Getting my first handgun

[Mr.Goodtimes]

He's correct. Unless you have a carry permit (MN is a carry state, not necessarily a concealed and carry) a permit to purchase must be obtained first.

you dont need a permit to purchase a handgun in FL. You just need to be 21. You only need a permit to carry it concealed.

[tpd223]

I was just thinking about how many folks with little to no experience pick a big pistol for CCW, then quit carrying it with they realize it's a PITA.

Anyway, you can't go wrong with a Glock 19 or a S&W M&P9. I'd pick the Glock and buy an Advantage Arms .22 kit for it.

Get some training, it's a big deal.

...and, there is no such thing as "knock down power".

Just a few random thoughts.