Gun Thread

[Scottish_Robbie]

As mention by arnold, maybe there should be a gun thread, so I have started this one.

Living in the UK, I wonder sometimes if we are heading down the route of the USA of possing guns.  So far it is 'the Neds' or 'hoodlums. that are in unauthorised possesion of said items.

I have never fired one except at the 'fair' shootin plastic ducks to win prizes,  Ther has been only twice in my life that I have felt 'I wish i had a gun, I would shoot that B$%"^*&'  But on saying that I don't know if I would have the guts to pull the trigger.

Being brought up in the 'gang' culture in one of the wose places, I saw many things happen with knives, swords and bottles.  There is  no hesitation I coukld use one of these if I or my family were threatened.

Anyway guys enjoy the thread, so lets hear your stories...

[Vince G]

A Fun non violent story, Late 60's

I grew up on a bay, my bedroom window overlooked the water and behind that was hunting ground. Behind the hill in the pic. Didn't matter what we hunted for, duck, rats or anything else that would pop up. Just had to be a little careful where you aimed because it was a narrow strip between a golf course and the beach parkway.

So my buddy and I set off one day in a duck boat to the other side. He was one of the few black guys in the school (you'll understand the reference later) we took the hunting license class together, we were buddies. So off we went, tied the boat to whatever and got into the riffs. Cutting my way through with a knife I sliced my knee. For whatever reason we decided to walk along the parkway to get to my home. There we were to kids carrying shotguns along the parkway. A state trooper goes by, then came back the other way, then almost passed us again but we waved him down. He pulls over and lowers his window a slight (like that would help?) and told him need a ride home and what happened. All relaxed he was a nice guy and drove me home. Then went and had stitches on the cut.

Thing is.... try that today? OH yeah another thing, when we went back for the boat it was gone.

[JohnB]

The gun culture is a weird & wacky world. It is hard for me to fathom the likes of a Jesse James, who would much prefer to fondle his gun rather than Sandra Bullock.

[Neil]

Guns frighten me.  I think that if I had access to a gun when I was going through my divorce, my world would be drastically different, and not in a good way.  I grew up with hunting rifles in the family.  I was in cadets as a teenager - we got to shoot rifles and machine guns a lot.  I'm comfortable and safe around them, but I'm still glad that they are a controlled item here in Canada. 

My coworker shot his big toe off climbing over a fence while hunting alone 15 years ago.  We still bug him about that.

[Jason B]

I do not understand the facination with guns at all.  When I was in the Navy I got to fire guns regularly.  After a while playing bang bang got to be a bore and I would fire my magazines as fast as possible just to finish.  I suppose for some it is their hobby but I have other hobbies that others may find a  bore.

[Vince G]

if I had access to a gun when I was going through my divorce, my world would be drastically different, and not in a good way.

I had mine when. I gave them over to my next door neighbor (NYC cop) incase. Not that I would use them but incase she reported I threatened her with them.

[Arnold]

I never had a Gun in Germany or New York . Living in Calif. ( San Fernando Valley ) to feel safe it was almost a must . Gangs in Canoga Park , Sylmar , Pacoima and then the Santa Clarita Valley too . We moved further and further from the S.F. Valley trying to get away from Gun carrying Teens with bad intentions with other Gangs . So now I have a 22 Rifle and the 357 Ruger Revolver . Not for Fun or Hobby only for protection . I used to go practice Shooting all the time with one of my Friends and I tell you he was a crazy Guy with a Gun collection as Hobby . He'd bring his Elephant Gun and let me tell you .. this Gun blasts away a Tree branch eight inches thick . Very scary , I didn't even want to try this one myself . The other one of his favourite's a Pirate Pistol , load the Gun Powder down the shaft and then place a steel Ball in front of it and bang .. one shot . After we had some Beers , he got brave and increased the Gun Power to where the Ball was just about an inch down the barrel . Bang and it blew in his Face , just like the Movies .. black Gun Powder all over his Face . I didn't know .. should I laugh or feel sorry for him ? I think I laught !

Of course my 357 is near , but in a safe place with ammo near by and would not take long to get it ready for an Intruder . Would I shoot it at a Person ? I can not shoot a Deer/Rabbit/Elk , but a Burglar .. I think I will . It comes down to .. like in the old days .. the one that throws the first good placed punch is usually the winner . So I would shoot before I would give him/her a change to do it first .

It reallt isn't a nice world we live in , to be needing to protect yourself or even think about those kind of things . I can't change it by NOT carrying a Gun .. now can I ?

[David E]

The gun culture is a weird & wacky world. It is hard for me to fathom the likes of a Jesse James, who would much prefer to fondle his gun rather than Sandra Bullock.

Who could not prefer to fondle a hand crafted beautifully finished piece of antique Walnut, made by a Master German Craftsman over Sandra Bullock ??

I'll take my Anshutz Meistergrade any day !!!!..........Now if you are talking about my Chinese Princess...the gun stays in its cabinet 

[Willy The Londoner]

  After a while playing bang bang got to be a bore and I would fire my magazines as fast as possible just to finish.

Well fellars take note. If your playing bang bang then  DO NOT empty your magazine too fast!  It can wreck a relationship faster than a bullet.

And no Robbie the UK cannot get anywhere near to the USA with guns. There are too many restrictions that prevent mass ownership. For the average person it is not guts that you need to pull a trigger it is a simple matter of rage in most cases.  Every gun owner is prone to that.

Willy

[Vince G]

Your somewhat right Willy. One of the things i learned in boxing is keep your cool. You don't get yourself into a rage no matter what because you'll wear yourself out swinging in the air. It's the same with firing a gun. You aim only if your prepared to fire. There are safety rules to follow and that's that. Of course there are some idiots that get there hands on a gun but sooner or later they shoot themselves and no longer a problem. 

[shaun]

Thought some of you might want to weigh in on this one, especially those of you of the English  variety.

Willy, sorry it is youtube.  Can you find a way around it or maybe someone else knows where it is located so Willy can see in China.

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[Robertt S]

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