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I'm not slamming you about your post, but it strikes me as odd that folks are so upset about this thread.
I don't think people are upset about this thread but we have become brainwashed by the media of gun deaths all over America. As a result, when any topic of guns come up, people will get scared. The same with nudity here as well. People are too uptight about guns and natural sexuality.
I'm not scared. I used to work at a firing range with angry macho guys.
I don't think people are upset about this thread but we have become brainwashed by the media of gun deaths all over America. As a result, when any topic of guns come up, people will get scared. The same with nudity here as well. People are too uptight about guns and natural sexuality.
I'm not scared. I used to work at a firing range with angry macho guys.
Good points, part is our own lack of knowledge about a subject. We tend to squash what we do not understand.
Good points, part is our own lack of knowledge about a subject. We tend to squash what we do not understand.
Ignorance breeds fear. Fear breeds...
For someone who wants to get into guns, whats a good site for info?
thehighroad.org
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GAUTAMA: Easiest way is to go to a local Gun Club/Sportsman's Club, and meet and talk with the members there. I don't know how old you are, but if you are male, and under 18, you could get with the Boy Scouts, as they have and sponsor gun training activities, that would be cheaper than just doing it yourself. If you are older than 18, or are Female, just use the Local Gun Club. If you are too far from a club, or are unable to fit it into your schedule, then you might want to Join the NRA, (even if you are based outside of the U.S.)and they have DVDs and text-based courses and info that will help get you started.
Like nearly any hobby I have in my experience, the people you will meet will be happy to teach/advise/help you enjoy the ins and outs of the pursuit.
And for any young readers, Air-Rifles are a great way to start, even in severely restrictive areas. You can buy Air-rifles and Air-pistols that you can shoot inside your house (with parental permission) that will allow you to train yourself in almost all aspects of shooting.
You will have to read, read, read, and then practice, practice, practice to get good (all under the watchful eye of a responsible adult).
Air-Rifles are serious arms for minor pests, absolutely the cheapest form of projectile arms training( less than .5 cents per shot!), and are useful in the real world. They are NOT Toys, nor are they any safer when mishandled. They are great fun when handled properly, and are a good way to include others who might have more trepidation if offered a FIREARM. I started training my Daughter on my Air Rifle when she was about 8. She was the best shot of her entire wing when she went into the Air Force last year. Many of her young friends came over and shot the Air-Rifle inside our house during their childhoods. I have used the same Air Rifle (A real fine piece, made by Fienwerkbau of West Germany, in 1975) for years.
Not to detract from the thread or topic, but I can certainly relate to those feelings toward your dogs. As a young boy, my absolute best friend in the world was a German Shep. He developed a calcium deficiency in his hip/hindquarters and the decision to put him down came from me.....a young boy. Absolutely broke my heart. I refused to allow myself to become attached to another animal for nearly 40 years.....until a Cavalier King Charles entered my life via my wife. I've never loved an animal the way I love that one. Even the thought of losing him brings me to tears and he's sitting in my lap right now!! I enjoy every day with him but have no doubt it will be supremely painful on the day we must say goodbye.
Hold on to your memories of the dear one. I can imagine how you feel everytime you see those pics. With that, I'll let the thread get back on topic.
How do you get two spaniel girls wound up tighter than two dollar watches? Get out the bird guns! For over twenty years, the Spaniels Fall Vacation has centered on my girls running around in the deep woods with the Pa looking for grouse with one light short shotgun or another.
The top two over-and-unders are Winchester Model 101s in the light English variant with straight stocks and grade 2 wood. They have fixed chokes and have been fitted to me. Fit is important in a shotgun, as the gun joins with you in the act of pointing and shooting. The 12 gauge is on top of the 20 gauge. #3 is a Classic Doubles 201 in 20 gauge also straight stocked with grade 2 walnut, which is a rendition of a Winchester Model 23 made after Wichester's Japanese partner went BK. These doubles have barrels between 24 and 25 inches in length. These doubles are as good of guns as I am willing to buy to carry in the field.
#4 is a Benelli Super 90 semiautomatic in 20 gauge with synthetic stock and a 24 inch tube. It is extremely light weight and quick; my current favorite. On the bottom is a Benelli Super 90 in 12 gauge with a 28 inch tube that works well for shotgun games like sporting clays. The Benellis, like most modern shotguns, have interchangeable choke tubes.
The walking for grouse that we do is generally in tight cover; a thirty yard shot is exceptionally long. What is needed is a light short shotgun which will pattern an ounce of 7 !/2 shot in the place you are looking as quickly as you can think about doing it. The 20 gauges here do that job admirably. Pheasant require greater range and larger shot; that's where the two 12 gauges really shine. Light shotguns are joys at both the beginning and end of the day when there is much carrying and relatively little shooting. An experienced grouse hunter once said "Guns don't kill grouse; boots kill grouse." I will go through 200 or 300 shells on clays warming up for the season, but rarely go through one box of 25 shells in a season in the field.
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i hope no one actually carries these things with them
Sure do, just saw the stats for the state of Florida. CCW holders are 890 times less likely to be involved in a firearms offense than the average Floridian. Nationwide, the likelihood of them committing a crime is about 1.5 percent lower than Law Enforcement officers who are well below the national average.
Originally Posted by braillediver
I just picked up an H+K P7 M8.
That's pretty, I think I need one!
Originally Posted by archosman
I think that what most people don't realise is most of these are purchased over and extended period of time.
Speak for yourself... They seem to show up at my house pretty fast!
Originally Posted by braillediver
"It's not like we go out and get a new one every 6 months."
How true- I bought 3 last month.
Heh, my buddy!
Originally Posted by D1g1talV3n0m
Check out Doubletapammo.com for TRUE 10mm power loads. I personally love my 10mm (Tanfoglio Limited Custom). One of the most fun calibers I have found.
I use them for all my carry ammo! Excellent supplier.
Originally Posted by marvin
My preferred cartridge is Federal's T223D (40 gr HP), which is based around an overdriven varmint bullet. Federal's testing shows that it penetrates roughly 6" in bare ballistic gelatin.
You're a danger to yourself with that load. The FBI considers 12-18" of penetration in bare gelatin to be the required performance for using against people.
Originally Posted by Old Pa
It's hard to type when you're crying. I have the immeasurable pleasure of having had two sweet and good spaniel girls who are no longer with me.
Sorry to hear that Old Pa...
Originally Posted by Old Pa
The Jenny gun is a stainless 3" heavy barrel .357Mag J-frame Smith&Wesson with Pachmayr grippers. This revolver, IMHO, is the finest "kit gun" Smith ever built. Light, compact, and powerful, it is "good in the woods." And, you will note, no "kiddie" locks; S&W stopped making revolvers when they came up with that idiocy.
I have the same thing, it's one of my favorite carry pieces. Great gun!
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I will go through 200 or 300 shells on clays warming up for the season, but rarely go through one box of 25 shells in a season in the field.
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