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Oct 5th 2005, 4:07 pm

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Re: Once an Brit...

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Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas

It wouldnt be the ownership that was illegal...after all theres no gun registration anyway...it would be the carrying that was illegal with CCW.

Ahh, you're right. I used to think you had to be a resident, but most guns shops need to see a driver's licence and a utility bill I think - thats it.
So do you carry? It's on my to-do list.

Oct 5th 2005, 4:17 pm

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Ahh, you're right. I used to think you had to be a resident, but most guns shops need to see a driver's licence and a utility bill I think - thats it.
So do you carry? It's on my to-do list.

I have a Florida CCW license yes.
Why do you want one? Are you in FLA?

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Oct 5th 2005, 4:22 pm

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Re: Once an Brit...

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I have a Florida CCW license yes.

I see - what is your current weapon of choice?

Oct 5th 2005, 4:36 pm

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Re: Once an Brit...

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I see - what is your current weapon of choice?

depends on the weather and my mood ..
http://britishexpats.com/photopost/s...o=2829&cat=500

Oct 5th 2005, 4:41 pm

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Re: Once an Brit...

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depends on the weather and my mood ..
http://britishexpats.com/photopost/s...o=2829&cat=500

Thanks. What do you think of the J-frames? How do they compare to the SP101s?

Oct 5th 2005, 4:45 pm

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very similar ... Ruger a bit cheaper ... and I like rugers engineering ...

Oct 5th 2005, 4:52 pm

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Re: Once an Brit...

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very similar ... Ruger a bit cheaper ... and I like rugers engineering ...

So if you had to choose between the wildly different SP101 (.357) and the springfield XD40 (sub compact) for a beginner, what would it be?

Oct 5th 2005, 4:57 pm

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So if you had to choose between the wildly different SP101 (.357) and the springfield XD40 (sub compact) for a beginner, what would it be?

Will you be carrying ...

Oct 5th 2005, 5:01 pm

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Re: Once an Brit...

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Will you be carrying ...

Sorry, yes, these are both choices for a carry gun. I like the simplicity of the revolver, but the drawback is capacity. I had picked the sp101 (in .357mag since it will be a backwoods gun also) but I keep on hearing that the xd is the best thing since sliced bread. I want my wife to be able to enjoy it too.

Oct 5th 2005, 5:06 pm

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The XD is actually a croatian import ..The finish leave a lot to be desired
but some like it .. a bit heavy for a carry ..
A revolver is far better than an auto for carry .. 5 or 6 capacity is enough ....
For an auto I do like the Walther PPK for carry .. very slim

Oct 5th 2005, 5:09 pm

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Thanks, advice heeded

Oct 5th 2005, 6:17 pm

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Re: Once an Brit...

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Originally Posted by Chorlton

I assume 90% of us here are British expats, right? So, have everyone decided to get US citizenship? Is that a practicality thing? Whatever I do here, I will always be British. Do you all feel the same?
Apologies if this has been done to death - I guess I'm the new guy (even though I apperently joined in 2002 and promptly forgot about it!).

I'm a GC holder but while I've procrastinated getting my citizenship the price just gets higher..I'm not sure if it's going to be money well spent

Oct 5th 2005, 6:22 pm

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Re: Once an Brit...

If you plan on spending the rest of your life here, then IMO, it makes sense to become a citizen so that you can vote.

Otherwise, don't bother.

Oct 5th 2005, 6:34 pm

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Re: Once an Brit...

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I see - what is your current weapon of choice?

Mostly either a Kahr PM9 for pocket carry or if im wearing very lightweight clothing then a S+W J-Frame .357 in Scandium (it weighs 11oz unloaded). Just dont use hot .357 magnum rounds in it or your hand will hurt and you will miss everything.

I have a personal preference for semi-autos in 9mm hence then khar, even if its only 5+1, but the little S+W is great if you are wearing minimalist clothing. As is often the case in SE FlA

Oh and a decent folding knife. Very handy. Never leave home without it.

I have several others but they arent general carry items.