Only one handgun...

Buck · #1 09-27-09, 18:11

Israelis do not enjoy a Constitutional right to keep and bear arms… In high risk areas as many of 50% of citizens are likely carrying concealed, but outside of those areas (i.e. West Bank), it is not very common, unless you work for, or are retired from, one of the security services… Here are the translated requirements for a civilian firearms permit… So with that in mind, if you could only own one handgun, what would it be, and why???

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The Israel Dept. of the Interior makes notification to the general public the requirements necessary for the obtaining of a permit to possess a firearm:
1. Applicant must be a permanent resident of Israel for 3 consecutive years prior to making application for a firearms permit.

2. Applicant must be 21 years of age.

3. The permit request must be for personal use, not to engage in the business of firearms sales.

4. Applicant must fall into one of the following categories:

a. Part-time reservist (volunteer) for 3 years- may own 1 handgun
b. Such a reservist (volunteer) is a member of a gun club- may own 1 rifle
c. Professional, licensed public transportation driver, transporting a minimum of 5 passengers- may own 1 handgun
d. Licensed animal control officer- may own 2 hunting rifles, *not* full automatic weapons, or semi-automatic weapons with a limited capacity magazine.
e. Full-time dealer of jewelry or large sums of cash or valuables- may own 1 handgun

West Bank and Gaza Strip Settlers:

1. A resident in a militarily strategic buffer zone, essential to the security of the State of Israel- may own 1 handgun

2. A business owner in these geographic areas- may own 1 handgun

Veterans:

1. Veterans of the Regular Army honorably discharged with the rank of noncommissioned officer, and veterans of the Reserve Army with the rank of regimental commander- may own 1 handgun

2. Retired law enforcement officers with the rank of sergeant- may own 1 handgun

3. Retired prison guards with the rank of squadron commander- may own 1 handgun

Individuals:

Upon presenting documentation that one is about to receive a souvenir, a prize, an inheritance, or an award of appreciation from the Israel military.

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Ak44 · #2 09-27-09, 18:16

I would say Glock 21SF, it's a glock and it shoots .45 auto

RogerinTPA · #3 09-27-09, 18:22

M&P9. 9mm is very prevalent in the Middle East. All other effective handgun calibers are not. If the .40 was readily available, I'd go with the M&P40.

John_Wayne777 · #4 09-27-09, 18:22

Glock 19 or an M&P 9C.

Don Robison · #5 09-27-09, 18:25

Glock 17 even though I currently carry a G21SF.

TRD · #6 09-27-09, 18:26

I'll take a (slightly aged) SIG P226 9mm or a Glock 17/19.

.357sigger · #7 09-27-09, 18:27

Glock 19

Ak44 · #8 09-27-09, 18:27

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Originally Posted by donr101395

I currently carry a G21SF.

Right on

QuickStrike · #9 09-27-09, 18:29

Probably a glock 19 w/ tritiums. I don't have that much experience with many other types, besides 1911's, M&P's, revolvers, etc...

Robb Jensen · #10 09-27-09, 18:30

Glock 19.

Easy to maintain. Used around the world so parts and mags aren't impossible to find. 9mm is very popular in most parts of the world.

I carry a gen 2 Glock 19 concealed.

Alex F · #11 09-27-09, 19:13

SIG 220, preferably a W. German built non-rail.

2-BPM · #12 09-27-09, 19:29

sidebar question- whats the standard service gun of the IDF? id take that. otherwise a glock 23 with a spare 9mm conversion barrel

Dunderway · #13 09-27-09, 19:48

I don't fully understand the question. Is this in my current life, or if I lived in Israel (as some people seem to be responding)?

Buck · #14 09-27-09, 19:49

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Originally Posted by 2-BPM

sidebar question- whats the standard service gun of the IDF? id take that. otherwise a glock 23 with a spare 9mm conversion barrel

Several handguns are in service with the IDF, but I believe the Jericho is the most common... It is based on the CZ 75...

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Originally Posted by Dunderway

I don't fully understand the question. Is this in my current life, or if I lived in Israel (as some people seem to be responding)?

You can answer either way... Im curious to hear peoples thoughts on the subject...

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Ak44 · #15 09-27-09, 19:50

I think it could be applied either way...Current life or life in Israel with beautiful Israeli women...MMMM Hummus (I've been watching too much Zohan).

drsal · #16 09-27-09, 19:55

A simple glock 17

Don Robison · #17 09-27-09, 20:02

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Originally Posted by Dunderway

I don't fully understand the question. Is this in my current life, or if I lived in Israel (as some people seem to be responding)?

My answer would stand whether here or in Israel.

From talking with a friend who is a former IDF and has son currently in the IDF Hi Powers, Sig 226/228 and Glocks are the most prevalent in the military while the police and security forces see more of the Jericho 941.

Dunderway · #18 09-27-09, 20:16

After a few sales I only own one defensive pistol, which is a conservatively modified 1911. I shoot it well, it's reliable, mags are cheap, and I can work on it myself.

I really want to try a G19 soon, so after some extensive use I could change my mind.

Right now, 1911.

SeriousStudent · #19 09-27-09, 20:16

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Originally Posted by gotm4

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I carry a gen 2 Glock 19 concealed.

Same same, with a 642 as a backup.

tpd223 · #20 09-27-09, 20:23

Glock 19.

Almost as small as a snub .38, shoots like a full size pistol, 9mm is way more available anywhere you go, reliable and durable gun, easy to work on yourself if need be.

And an Advantage Arms .22 kit as well, I think this counts as we are still talking only one gun even with the kit.