So how many people purchased a firearm?
Dec 11th 2009, 6:13 pm
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Re: So how many people purchased a firearm?
Is this some kind of joke???
Knowing that firearm ownership in the UK is seen as the realm of gangsters, nutters, and the Royals - I wondered how many of you were tempted by the dark side here in the US and picked up a gun of some kind.
Personally, me and the wife have a small arsenal, lots of fun, a great stress buster, and very handy when 2 mexican gentlemen hop over your back wall at 2am - but that's another story.
So any fellow shooters hereabouts?
Personally, me and the wife have a small arsenal, lots of fun, a great stress buster, and very handy when 2 mexican gentlemen hop over your back wall at 2am - but that's another story.
So any fellow shooters hereabouts?
Dec 23rd 2009, 4:45 am
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Re: So how many people purchased a firearm?
I got me a new Ruger LCP yesterday. Lovely little thing.
I justified the purchase on the grounds that carrying my 9mm requires trousers a size bigger than those I have many of, so I wasn't so much buying a gun as protecting my investment in legacy trousers.
I justified the purchase on the grounds that carrying my 9mm requires trousers a size bigger than those I have many of, so I wasn't so much buying a gun as protecting my investment in legacy trousers.
Dec 23rd 2009, 5:12 am
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Re: So how many people purchased a firearm?
I got me a new Ruger LCP yesterday. Lovely little thing.
I justified the purchase on the grounds that carrying my 9mm requires trousers a size bigger than those I have many of, so I wasn't so much buying a gun as protecting my investment in legacy trousers.
I justified the purchase on the grounds that carrying my 9mm requires trousers a size bigger than those I have many of, so I wasn't so much buying a gun as protecting my investment in legacy trousers.
Dec 23rd 2009, 5:17 am
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Re: So how many people purchased a firearm?
I've been dropping loads of hints about the 70th Anniversary Red Ryder Lever Action Carbine BB gun at WallyWorld - but I think she thinks I'm joking...
Dec 23rd 2009, 5:29 am
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Re: So how many people purchased a firearm?
I don't feel 'safe' here in the USA, especially knowing that alot of people own firearms... I had shotguns at home in England for Clay Shooting. Before long if / when I have the money I will definately invest in a gun...
...interesting that you can rightfully own an AK-47 here! Unheard of in the UK unless it's on the black market!
...interesting that you can rightfully own an AK-47 here! Unheard of in the UK unless it's on the black market!
Dec 23rd 2009, 6:16 am
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Re: So how many people purchased a firearm?
I don't feel 'safe' here in the USA, especially knowing that alot of people own firearms... I had shotguns at home in England for Clay Shooting. Before long if / when I have the money I will definately invest in a gun...
...interesting that you can rightfully own an AK-47 here! Unheard of in the UK unless it's on the black market!
...interesting that you can rightfully own an AK-47 here! Unheard of in the UK unless it's on the black market!
Reg. Frank R.
Dec 23rd 2009, 6:25 am
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Re: So how many people purchased a firearm?
I don't feel 'safe' here in the USA, especially knowing that alot of people own firearms... I had shotguns at home in England for Clay Shooting. Before long if / when I have the money I will definately invest in a gun...
...interesting that you can rightfully own an AK-47 here! Unheard of in the UK unless it's on the black market!
...interesting that you can rightfully own an AK-47 here! Unheard of in the UK unless it's on the black market!
But you made a good point, difficult to get guns legally in the UK. Illegally not much of an issue.
Dec 23rd 2009, 7:41 am
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Re: So how many people purchased a firearm?
2?
you greedy sod
you greedy sod
Dec 23rd 2009, 8:36 am
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Re: So how many people purchased a firearm?
I got me a new Ruger LCP yesterday. Lovely little thing.
I justified the purchase on the grounds that carrying my 9mm requires trousers a size bigger than those I have many of, so I wasn't so much buying a gun as protecting my investment in legacy trousers.
I justified the purchase on the grounds that carrying my 9mm requires trousers a size bigger than those I have many of, so I wasn't so much buying a gun as protecting my investment in legacy trousers.
. But I think if I do I'll go for the Bersa Thunder 9 UC - good price and rave reviews from just about everyone.
Dec 23rd 2009, 9:19 am
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Re: So how many people purchased a firearm?
That's my other carry pistol, believe it or not!It's an excellent choice - you won't be disappointed. But why not get both?...
Dec 23rd 2009, 10:06 am
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Re: So how many people purchased a firearm?
I got me a new Ruger LCP yesterday. Lovely little thing.
