Bettypooh Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I have 'enough' firearms, I don't list them anywhere and nobody knows how many, what kind, and where they are except me And safely stored not too far from here are some of what I once possessed (and more) in case there should ever be a need for more or different ones If I feel a need to be armed, then I am because one's survival is the first law above all other laws- it is unrepealable, unamendable, inviolate, and no government can ever change that I'm happy that I don't feel that need as constantly as I used to but there's always something 'within reach' as I heard someone put it once. In handguns I prefer the absolute reliability of revolvers in the 38/357 class, Link to comment
rusty pins Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I do own several guns. Link to comment
ucfguy475 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Yes, I own a number for personal and professional reasons, and have been around them all my life. Like others, I prefer not going into to much detail. some are for hunting, home defense, daily carry, targets, and/or other lawful purposes. Link to comment
oliver d Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Used to own a few that was before I came to Israel,here fiearms are illegal to the general puplic unless you live in the occupied territories and are a settler.In South Africa I always carried a colt .45 ,also had a few hunting rifles and a legaliesed AK 47.In the army I carried a r 4 assult rifle or a 7.62 sniper rifle. Link to comment
feralfreak Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I do own several guns. Link to comment
ucfguy475 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 In Georgia, we hunt with our modern sporting rifles. Yes, they are ar15 based, but come in lots of calibers, and are plenty for the sized animals we have. Even though you rarely need to take a second shot, the semi auto action absorbs much more recoil than a bolt action, making them much more comfortable to shoot. It would be hard to imagine a hog hunt these days without an "assault rifle". And to be clear, machine guns are not legal for hunting game animals. Sadly, neither are silencers (yet). Link to comment
feralfreak Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 In Georgia, we hunt with our modern sporting rifles. Yes, they are ar15 based, but come in lots of calibers, and are plenty for the sized animals we have. Even though you rarely need to take a second shot, the semi auto action absorbs much more recoil than a bolt action, making them much more comfortable to shoot. It would be hard to imagine a hog hunt these days without an "assault rifle". And to be clear, machine guns are not legal for hunting game animals. Sadly, neither are silencers (yet). I would add that legal machine gun owners aren't going to go and commit crime with them, they cost too much and the tax stamp is too costly for things like that, they are used for recreational shooting only Link to comment
wolfpup2008 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I saw a few posts in this thread that were in response to my post. Instead of creating an extensive discussion around the topic of guns, gun rights etc., I just want to say this, which i hope adds color to my previous post: I don't feel that things are getting worse in this country (the US) or the world in general. I see overall positive trends, certainly in my community, my ciity. I don't feel the need for personal protection as I don't see violent crime being an issue where I live, work and play. There has been exactly one incident of violent crime in my neighborhood in the last 12 years and that was a random situation where a mentally ill person snapped. Even when I travel, with and without family, to Latin America, the Middle East, you name it, even L.A., I trust my street smarts and planning to avoid any real danger - except maybe the most random acts of violence which for me fall into the same category as earthquakes and are less common than many other risks. I feel that my owning a gun would require a fundamental shift in the way I perceive the world and my relation to society. Link to comment
diaperguy85 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 i am the proud owner of Link to comment
lilpup Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Due to my job, I carry a firearm. I have several firearms in my gun safe. My family also has a trained protection dog (German Shepherd Dog), and by trained I mean he came from a school that trains k-9's for protection. Link to comment
ServantGirl_Katy Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Sure do. Keep a Bursa .380 for concealed carry, 16 gauge side by side double barrel for home defense, a police model CZ75, and a replica Henry .22 long for sport shooting. Link to comment
ServantGirl_Katy Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Without passing judgment on anyone, I'll speak frankly: I don't own one, never considered it, was never curious about it. And I don't understand why it is so important to others to own guns and to have the right to own them. It's a mystery to me. Link to comment
feralfreak Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Have you ever heard the saying "When seconds count, the police are minutes away"? Well, quadruple that if you live in the rural side of the country, way up in the hills with very few police per county. If one is in trouble out here, you're on your own. That's why I carry, and most people here do in some form or another. We know we have only ourselves to count on for our defense. Link to comment
Dr_Greenthumb Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I have 4 but I have plans on a few more, including a pink one for my daughter! Link to comment
mahleedl Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I have several, including (2) 12ga shotguns, and a .45. I carry occasionally, under a valid concealed pistol permit. MDL Link to comment
Diaperderpy Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I understand those of you believe that guns are bad. But guns don't kill people. People kill people. I believe in owning a gun because people are crazy. Also, if the killer doesn't use a gun, he'll just use a different method of killing, most likely being more painful. I understand why guns can be bad. But they can save more lives than they kill. Link to comment
feralfreak Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I understand those of you believe that guns are bad. But guns don't kill people. People kill people. I believe in owning a gun because people are crazy. Also, if the killer doesn't use a gun, he'll just use a different method of killing, most likely being more painful. I understand why guns can be bad. But they can save more lives than they kill. that is what my thought is, and im a gun hater. a gun cant make you kill, and as bad as this may sound, we should be lucky it was only guns used in these mass murderings because it could be something worse, like BOMBS, grenades, dirty bombs, the death toll could be much higher. instead of the 27 killed by lanza, it could be hundreds with bombs. Link to comment
Bettypooh Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 While it's relevant, let's please not let this thread turn into yet another gun control debate where nobody is ever going to change their mind on the matter. Link to comment
blitz1027 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 While it's relevant, let's please not let this thread turn into yet another gun control debate where nobody is ever going to change their mind on the matter. I think we can safely assume that whoever owns guns here is safe with them since diapers with powder burns leak rather badly Bettypooh Agreed. Very well said Link to comment
Gennie Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thank you, Betty. Link to comment
Hondarider679 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I am a very proud firearms owner, my AR-15's are my favorites Link to comment
PeeDeePants Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I own quite a few, 3 shotguns, 5 rifles among them are a Colt HBAR, M-1, Ed Brown Savanna Link to comment
Bettypooh Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I have just went through here and hidden a number of replies. I did not take time to read all of every one since I've been logged in here over an hour dealing with Mod issues and I have just got to where I can read the forums for my own fun so if you feel you were wrongfully affected please repost as you heed this: Link to comment
Baby Dee Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I own a few, and with my job I need to. I am a good shot and get better each year. I am on the fence with concealed carry laws. Where as I believe that everyone needs to be able to protect themselves and their loved ones I have seen more times where a concealed carry person has the gun taken from them and used against them. Most concealed carry owners just don't practice enough to be good with the gun they carry. I believe that all persons have the right to own guns but there is many owners that don't deserve them much like many people shouldn't have a license to drive a car. Hate to break this to you but even the FBI statistics show that you're wrong. Link to comment
Toddler Pampers Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I have a very expensive, traditional over-and-under (not a pump), shotgun. Link to comment
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