uncledj Posted March 2, 2013 #51 Posted March 2, 2013 You have no idea how weird discussions like these are to me - or anyone else this side of the Atlantic. I wanted to make some joke about it depending on whether you wanted to hold up a small post office, a large bank, assassinate or carjack someone. You just wouldn't have that conversation here unless you were in the army. Farmers might have a shotgun, or reenactors a muzzle-loading black powder musket, but that's about it. If you want to shoot at a target here you use a bow and arrow. Although I'm sure I'd enjoy having a go if I ever came over to visit, when I see some car driver flipping out with road rage I'm glad that the possibility that they might be armed just does not spring to mind. I'm not saying you shouldn't chat about it, just saying that it sounds REALLY strange. Not having the right to self protection sounds just as strange to me. I'm just sayin' Just because you can't doesn't mean you shouldn't.
Guest tx2sturgis Posted March 2, 2013 #52 Posted March 2, 2013 You have no idea how weird discussions like these are to me - or anyone else this side of the Atlantic....... I'm not saying you shouldn't chat about it, just saying that it sounds REALLY strange. Yeah I bet its about the same as when I hear talk from that side of the pond about boats, fog, water and trees. We dont have any of that stuff where I live.
greg_in_london Posted March 2, 2013 #53 Posted March 2, 2013 Yeah I bet its about the same as when I hear talk from that side of the pond about boats, fog, water and trees. We dont have any of that stuff where I live. You don't have that ? Sometimes from here I can hear the foghorns of the boats on the Thames. We're still just about allowed to defend ourselves (though when I used to be a teacher I wondered if it was worth the risk to my career...) - it's just fortunately not likely that I'd have to defend myself against a gunman. Some nutter going mad in a car, a dog out of control or even someone with a pool cue, but not a gun. Then again, you probably find the idea of tasty warm beer odd, so go figure.
BIG TOM Posted March 3, 2013 #54 Posted March 3, 2013 Then again, you probably find the idea of tasty warm beer odd, so go figure. WHAT ?................WARM BEER !!!!!!! Spill that stuff down the toilet..yuck !!!!
Guest tx2sturgis Posted March 3, 2013 #55 Posted March 3, 2013 Then again, you probably find the idea of tasty warm beer odd, so go figure. Yeah, the only warm, amber colored fluid in this house goes in the 'loo'...
Yammer Dan Posted March 3, 2013 #56 Posted March 3, 2013 Always cheat = always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose. Have I mentioned this is my #1 Rule??
BuckShot Posted March 3, 2013 #57 Posted March 3, 2013 You have no idea how weird discussions like these are to me - or anyone else this side of the Atlantic. I wanted to make some joke about it depending on whether you wanted to hold up a small post office, a large bank, assassinate or carjack someone. You just wouldn't have that conversation here unless you were in the army. Farmers might have a shotgun, or reenactors a muzzle-loading black powder musket, but that's about it. If you want to shoot at a target here you use a bow and arrow. Although I'm sure I'd enjoy having a go if I ever came over to visit, when I see some car driver flipping out with road rage I'm glad that the possibility that they might be armed just does not spring to mind. I'm not saying you shouldn't chat about it, just saying that it sounds REALLY strange. You ever come over for a visit..I'll let you shoot some of my guns. As I'm sure other members would let you try thiers as well.
uncledj Posted March 3, 2013 #58 Posted March 3, 2013 Although I'm sure I'd enjoy having a go if I ever came over to visit,You ever come over for a visit, I'll let you try shooting with some of my guns, as I'm sure others on this site would also. Good call. I'd like to make the same offer. Stop by and we can go in the backyard and rock and roll with some "assault" weapons. I'd bet that a lot of Ventureriders are firearms owners and would be glad for the chance to introduce someone from across the pond to the experience. There's a lot of good folks out there armed to the teeth. We outta' ask Freebird to set up a range at the next MD. lol:whistling:
Guest tx2sturgis Posted March 3, 2013 #59 Posted March 3, 2013 Ventureriders dot org. A firearm club with a motorcycle problem. (j/k boss!)
greg_in_london Posted March 3, 2013 #60 Posted March 3, 2013 If I ever get over it would be great to take you up on that - thanks. Target shooting might be a bit different here - though some events like the Crecy shoot might look a bit more interesting (or just plain strange): Ranges are 100-185 yards and this event was only for longbows and barebows. http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh10/greg_in_london/Archery%20-%20Crecy%20Shoot%202012/DSCF9999.jpg http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh10/greg_in_london/Archery%20-%20Crecy%20Shoot%202012/DSCF9986.jpg http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh10/greg_in_london/Archery%20-%20Crecy%20Shoot%202012/DSCF9976.jpg http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh10/greg_in_london/Archery%20-%20Crecy%20Shoot%202012/DSCF9973.jpg The last one is an ordinary shoot: http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh10/greg_in_london/Archery%20-%20Crecy%20Shoot%202012/DSCF9336_zpsa1b11651.jpg PS - can anyone tell me how you get the page to do those little thumbnails so I don't hog all the space ?
uncledj Posted March 3, 2013 #61 Posted March 3, 2013 Hey....you could put someone's eye out with one of those.
cabreco Posted March 3, 2013 #62 Posted March 3, 2013 I am looking at handguns. My only question is caliber. .380, 9mm, .45 or .40. What are peoples preferences and why? I have done most of the other research. I have been looking at Glocks or Sigs. Just not sure which caliber and why. Thanks Dave If AMMO is your only criteria, then I would choose 9mm. WHY, it's inexpensive compared to the .380, 38, 357, 40, 45. By being cheaper you will be able to train more & get more proficient ant using it.
greg_in_london Posted March 3, 2013 #63 Posted March 3, 2013 Hey....you could put someone's eye out with one of those. http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/mfl/lowres/mfln369l.jpg Remember - always safety first.
Guest scarylarry Posted March 3, 2013 #64 Posted March 3, 2013 Since there was talk about a ammo shortage and as much as I hate wal mart this might help on looking for some: Walmart Item Links: CLICK: Check store availability for this product. Enter Zip Code RIFLE .223 / 5.56 American-Eagle-223-REM-55GR-FMJ-20rd Federal-Ammunition-223-Rem-55gr-Full-Metal-Jacket-100ct Federal-Cartridge-5.56mmx45mm-62gr-FMJ-Ball-Clipped-Ammo-Can-420-Rounds Remington-.223-55gr-Pointed-Soft-Point-20pk Remington-UMC-.223-Rem-MC-20pk Remington-UMC-.223-Rem-MC-50pk TULAMMO-.223-Remington-Full-Metal-Jacket-55-grain-Ammunition-20-rounds Winchester-.223-Remington-PDX1-Defender-60-Grain Winchester-Full-Metal-Jacket-5.56mm .22 LR CCI-22-LR-Quiet-Ammo-50ct CCI-22LR-Copper-Plated-40gr-Round-Nose-100ct CCI-22-LR-Tactical-Bullets-375-Count Federal-Lightning-22LR-40-Grain-Solid-Ammunition Federal-Ammunition-22LR-40gr-Auto-Match-325ct Federal-Ammunition-22LR-36gr-Copper-Plated-550ct Remington-22LR-Golden-Bullet-100ct Remington-.22-Rimfire-Hollow-Point-225ct Winchester-22LR-Hollow-Point-Rounds-555pk 7.62x39 TULAMMO-7.62x39-Full-Metal-Jacket-122-grain-ammunition-20-rounds Winchester-7.62-X-39-VP-123-Grain-Full-Metal-Jacket .308 Federal-Power-Shok-308-Winchester-150-Grain-Soft-Point Winchester-Super-X-308-Caliber-Ammo PISTOL .380 Federal-Hydra-Shok-Premium-380ACP-90GR-20-Count Winchester-380-Auto-Full-Metal-Jacket-50ct 9mm Federal-Champion-9mm-Full-Metal-Jacket-Rounds Federal-9mm-100-Round-GMJ-Ammunition-Pack Federal-Hydra-Shok-Premium-9MM-135GR-20-Count .40 Federal-Hydra-Shok-Premium-.40S-W-135GR-20-Count Federal-.40S-W-180GR-FMJ-Brass-100-Count Winchester-USA-WinClean-40-S-W-Bullets-Box-of-50 Winchester-40-Smith-Wesson-Super-X-155-Grain .45 Federal-Premium-45ACP-Hydrashok-Ammunition Federal-45-ACP-230-Grain-100-Round-FMJ-Ammunition-Pack Remington-UMC-.45-Auto-Jacketed-Hollow-Point-100pk Remington-UMC-.45-Auto-MC-250pk Winchester-USA-Full-Metal-Jacket-.45-50pk Winchester-45-Automatic-230-Grain-USA-Full-Metal-Jacket-100pk
BIG TOM Posted March 3, 2013 #65 Posted March 3, 2013 Now that is real fun...!!!! selfbows and cedar arrows....
dacheedah Posted March 3, 2013 #66 Posted March 3, 2013 Love the longbows, I was spoiled by a recurve and finally with a compound. Same discussion about lite fast arrow or big log tossed. The ke will get ya. . .
Freebird Posted March 3, 2013 #67 Posted March 3, 2013 When I was in my early teens, I lived across the street from a guy who won a couple of national championships and was an Olympic Archer. I don't know that any of you have ever heard of him but his name was Hardy Ward. His dad was our boy scout leader at the time also. I spent many hours watching him practice. I guess it would have been in the mid 60's.
Snaggletooth Posted March 3, 2013 #68 Posted March 3, 2013 Target shooting might be a bit different here - though some events like the Crecy shoot might look a bit more interesting (or just plain strange): You might feel right at home at one of our Renaissance Faire and Medieval Pageants. But no hope for plucking the yew here....... not safe for the public.
WildBill1 Posted March 3, 2013 #69 Posted March 3, 2013 Since there was talk about a ammo shortage and as much as I hate wal mart this might help on looking for some: Walmart Item Links: CLICK: Check store availability for this product. Enter Zip Code RIFLE .223 / 5.56 American-Eagle-223-REM-55GR-FMJ-20rd Federal-Ammunition-223-Rem-55gr-Full-Metal-Jacket-100ct Federal-Cartridge-5.56mmx45mm-62gr-FMJ-Ball-Clipped-Ammo-Can-420-Rounds Remington-.223-55gr-Pointed-Soft-Point-20pk Remington-UMC-.223-Rem-MC-20pk Remington-UMC-.223-Rem-MC-50pk TULAMMO-.223-Remington-Full-Metal-Jacket-55-grain-Ammunition-20-rounds Winchester-.223-Remington-PDX1-Defender-60-Grain Winchester-Full-Metal-Jacket-5.56mm .22 LR CCI-22-LR-Quiet-Ammo-50ct CCI-22LR-Copper-Plated-40gr-Round-Nose-100ct CCI-22-LR-Tactical-Bullets-375-Count Federal-Lightning-22LR-40-Grain-Solid-Ammunition Federal-Ammunition-22LR-40gr-Auto-Match-325ct Federal-Ammunition-22LR-36gr-Copper-Plated-550ct Remington-22LR-Golden-Bullet-100ct Remington-.22-Rimfire-Hollow-Point-225ct Winchester-22LR-Hollow-Point-Rounds-555pk 7.62x39 TULAMMO-7.62x39-Full-Metal-Jacket-122-grain-ammunition-20-rounds Winchester-7.62-X-39-VP-123-Grain-Full-Metal-Jacket .308 Federal-Power-Shok-308-Winchester-150-Grain-Soft-Point Winchester-Super-X-308-Caliber-Ammo PISTOL .380 Federal-Hydra-Shok-Premium-380ACP-90GR-20-Count Winchester-380-Auto-Full-Metal-Jacket-50ct 9mm Federal-Champion-9mm-Full-Metal-Jacket-Rounds Federal-9mm-100-Round-GMJ-Ammunition-Pack Federal-Hydra-Shok-Premium-9MM-135GR-20-Count .40 Federal-Hydra-Shok-Premium-.40S-W-135GR-20-Count Federal-.40S-W-180GR-FMJ-Brass-100-Count Winchester-USA-WinClean-40-S-W-Bullets-Box-of-50 Winchester-40-Smith-Wesson-Super-X-155-Grain .45 Federal-Premium-45ACP-Hydrashok-Ammunition Federal-45-ACP-230-Grain-100-Round-FMJ-Ammunition-Pack Remington-UMC-.45-Auto-Jacketed-Hollow-Point-100pk Remington-UMC-.45-Auto-MC-250pk Winchester-USA-Full-Metal-Jacket-.45-50pk Winchester-45-Automatic-230-Grain-USA-Full-Metal-Jacket-100pk Whats the point here they are all out of stock? The REDNECK HOARDERS haven't got their basements full yet.
star4772 Posted March 4, 2013 #70 Posted March 4, 2013 I am looking at handguns. My only question is caliber. .380, 9mm, .45 or .40. What are peoples preferences and why? I have done most of the other research. I have been looking at Glocks or Sigs. Just not sure which caliber and why. Thanks Dave Its what ever feels good to your hand and how you can handle it. These are mine. C I A 38+P 5 shot Taurus and AEE Sars B6P 17+1 Magazine.
Guest tx2sturgis Posted March 10, 2013 #71 Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) If you follow Joe Bidens advise, your favorite female might not like you anymore: http://www.ijreview.com/2013/02/38482-humorous-women-take-joe-bidens-buy-a-shotgun-advice/ Edited March 11, 2013 by tx2sturgis
CaptainJoe Posted March 10, 2013 #72 Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) My wife lost it when the pants fell down... LOL Without making this political.... I find it hard to believe Joe Bidens wife is lacking protection in any way shape or form. Also, shotguns are for hunting, not protection otherwise our soldiers would have been issued a shotgun instead of a M16... Wake up! WallMart: Last 3 weeks running ... no shells only hand gun caliber was 1 box of .45 Edited March 11, 2013 by CaptainJoe
Flyinfool Posted March 11, 2013 #74 Posted March 11, 2013 .45 why? Cuz they don't malke A .46 But they do make a .50.
sleadhed Posted March 11, 2013 #75 Posted March 11, 2013 But they do make a .50. yes yse they do! but worth eveery penny!
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