How many people own guns?

[frankpart]

Ruger 9mm and S&W 40 cal. I use the Ruger when I'm "plinking" The 40 cal when it comes to protection mode.

~Frank

 

[Black Hat Seo]

I think it should be MANDATORY that every US citizen own at least one handgun and be required to carry it at all times.

Accidental shootings would increase but the drop in crime and murder would far outweigh it. Many studies conclude that more armed citizens do not equate to more murder or crime, simply the complete opposite.

People joke that in the days of the founding fathers, there were muskets that took 60 seconds to load and then you only got one shot hence why they believed in the right to bear arms.

I say bullshit, the founding fathers would be turning in their graves if they saw the country today. We have become slaves to the exact tax and sovereign government they fought to leave. If George Washington were alive today he would want every American to own an automatic assault rifle and overthrow the government Monday morning.

 

[ximscreamingx]

Couldn't agree with you more...

I was a student at Virginia Tech when all that shit happened, and it could have been prevented with just one person having a gun in any classroom. I didn't name drop that to open up a total different discussion, just to provide insight on the validity of Nevarc's commit.

I think it should be MANDATORY that every US citizen own at least one handgun and be required to carry it at all times.

Accidental shootings would increase but the drop in crime and murder would far outweigh it. Many studies conclude that more armed citizens do not equate to more murder or crime, simply the complete opposite.

People joke that in the days of the founding fathers, there were muskets that took 60 seconds to load and then you only got one shot hence why they believed in the right to bear arms.

I say bullshit, the founding fathers would be turning in their graves if they saw the country today. We have become slaves to the exact tax and sovereign government they fought to leave. If George Washington were alive today he would want every American to own an automatic assault rifle and overthrow the government Monday morning.

 

[Whisker]

Couldn't agree with you more...

I was a student at Virginia Tech when all that shit happened...

Whoa, me too bro...

 

[Uptownbulker]

I think it should be MANDATORY that every US citizen own at least one handgun and be required to carry it at all times.

Accidental shootings would increase but the drop in crime and murder would far outweigh it. Many studies conclude that more armed citizens do not equate to more murder or crime, simply the complete opposite.

People joke that in the days of the founding fathers, there were muskets that took 60 seconds to load and then you only got one shot hence why they believed in the right to bear arms.

I say bullshit, the founding fathers would be turning in their graves if they saw the country today. We have become slaves to the exact tax and sovereign government they fought to leave. If George Washington were alive today he would want every American to own an automatic assault rifle and overthrow the government Monday morning.

What Nevarc said!

 

[Billw]

I own many licensed handguns and a concealed carry permit. I don't go anywhere without a gun. You can't get a big mac anymore without worrying that some lunatic will come in there brandishing a handgun and just start shooting. The times we live in.
I was in a Walmart store inline at the checkout and the lady in front of me had a t-shirt on (nice hooters also) and in the shoulder area in small print was the words 'Free Body Piercing by Glock'. she said she had a lot of ladies ask her where to get the free body piercing.LOL

 

[Uptownbulker]

Just out of curiosity I was wondering who has licensed firearms(if unlicensed shh...) in their possession? A few of my friends have begun to buy them in fear of some kind of economic downfall and just for protection in general. I personally have a browning 12 gauge my father passed down to me, but I was thinking of maybe purchasing a handgun of some sort soon.

Any shooting enthusiasts, gun owners, respectable NRA members(if those exist) in here?

Most states require no form of "licensing" for firearms and firearms sales beween non-felons in state for handguns are completely legal.

Any person over 18 for rifles and shotguns, 21 for handguns and "firearms"(A separate category) may own firearms if not under a protection order, has not committed a crim of domestic violence and is not a convicted felon or under information or indictment.

Purchasers must pass this NICS check and fill our Form 4473 at dealers.

 

[ximscreamingx]

Yeah, I know Virginia doesn't require any license (except concealed) even after shit went down. I'm on some random gun show convention mailing list and you can even get AKs there for pretty cheap.

 

[MontyzPython]

Nope...and never will. What would lower the crime rate is if we would institute real penalties for crimes.

None of this 'getting off on a technicality' B.S. or 6 months' probation. If people knew that they would lose their hand if they steal something, for example, the crime rate would be microscopic.

 

[PaganMystic]

I've got a Sig P226 in 40 S&W. Best handgun I've ever owned.

 

[Whisker]

Most states require no form of "licensing" for firearms and firearms sales beween non-felons in state for handguns are completely legal.

Any person over 18 for rifles and shotguns, 21 for handguns and "firearms"(A separate category) may own firearms if not under a protection order, has not committed a crim of domestic violence and is not a convicted felon or under information or indictment.

Purchasers must pass this NICS check and fill our Form 4473 at dealers.

Always have to one up me Uptown

I am not claiming authority on this subject, I own a shotgun that i know how to load and shoot. I don't have a license for it because I believe you aren't required to have one for a shotgun in the US. Didn't mean to phrase it like a gun noob, just wanted to know the constituency of firepower on the forum.

 

[1000eyecrow]

Interesting to see the responses here.

Licensed firearm owner, long time NRA member and Certified Combat Pistol Instructor. Working to get my Concealed Carry, but the area where I live makes it pretty tough to get... even with my training background. My favorite firearm at the moment? My Walther p99 shoots like a dream.

Strong believer in "the three G's", God, Guts and Guns that made America great.

My sympathy for those who were at Virginia Tech, and also for those in lands both foreign and domestic whose Governments fear their citizens enough to keep them disarmed.

As for fear of USA anti-gun laws becoming stronger in the future? Not to dive into politics but... Well, Obama is no fan of firearms in any way, and we are going to have a much higher number of Democrats in Congress next year. When Hillary Clinton points out how against guns Obama is... well you know it's bad.

Peace out

 

[JonD6996]

I fully believe in exercising my 2nd amendment rights. I of course have a concealed weapons license, but I am also working on being given an emergency appointment as a US deputy marshal which will allow me to carry anywhere in the US. How is this possible? Well I have close friends who work with homeland security.

Well let me see if I can rattle off most of my arsenal here:

Glock 27 .40 cal
Sig 229 .357 sig
Beretta Custom Carry 2 9mm
Smith & Wesson 3913 9mm
Springfield 1911 .45
Colt Defender 1911 .45
Smith & Wesson 629 .44 mag
Taurus Raging Bull .454 magnum
Keltec PF9 9mm
Smith & Wesson M&P 360 .357 mag
Taurus 605 .357 Mag
Walther P22 w/threaded barrel & fully functional class 3 licensed supressor
North American Arms flip open 22 magnum
Smith & Wesson Target Match .22

Well I think that is most of the handguns. Then of course I have an AR-15, and assortment of about 14 various shortguns and 12 hunting rifles of varying calibers.

What is the phrase? Ah yes, from my cold dead hands.

 

[MontyzPython]

I fully believe in exercising my 2nd amendment rights. I of course have a concealed weapons license, but I am also working on being given an emergency appointment as a US deputy marshal which will allow me to carry anywhere in the US. How is this possible? Well I have close friends who work with homeland security.

Well let me see if I can rattle off most of my arsenal here:

Glock 27 .40 cal
Sig 229 .357 sig
Beretta Custom Carry 2 9mm
Smith & Wesson 3913 9mm
Springfield 1911 .45
Colt Defender 1911 .45
Smith & Wesson 629 .44 mag
Taurus Raging Bull .454 magnum
Keltec PF9 9mm
Smith & Wesson M&P 360 .357 mag
Taurus 605 .357 Mag
Walther P22 w/threaded barrel & fully functional class 3 licensed supressor
North American Arms flip open 22 magnum
Smith & Wesson Target Match .22

Well I think that is most of the handguns. Then of course I have an AR-15, and assortment of about 14 various shortguns and 12 hunting rifles of varying calibers.

What is the phrase? Ah yes, from my cold dead hands.

Well, that settles that. I guess there's no doubt I'll be keeping our dealings fair and square now. (kidding)

 

[niche1]

I fully believe in exercising my 2nd amendment rights. I of course have a concealed weapons license, but I am also working on being given an emergency appointment as a US deputy marshal which will allow me to carry anywhere in the US. How is this possible? Well I have close friends who work with homeland security.

Well let me see if I can rattle off most of my arsenal here:

Glock 27 .40 cal
Sig 229 .357 sig
Beretta Custom Carry 2 9mm
Smith & Wesson 3913 9mm
Springfield 1911 .45
Colt Defender 1911 .45
Smith & Wesson 629 .44 mag
Taurus Raging Bull .454 magnum
Keltec PF9 9mm
Smith & Wesson M&P 360 .357 mag
Taurus 605 .357 Mag
Walther P22 w/threaded barrel & fully functional class 3 licensed supressor
North American Arms flip open 22 magnum
Smith & Wesson Target Match .22

Well I think that is most of the handguns. Then of course I have an AR-15, and assortment of about 14 various shortguns and 12 hunting rifles of varying calibers.

What is the phrase? Ah yes, from my cold dead hands.

Outstanding!! We all know who we can get some protection from, if something big goes down!

I have fired the 50 Cal and M16 courtesy of the US Army. Now, I wish that I could own the 50, but you have to have a dealers license for that one.

My first firearm (besides a bb gun) was a 20 gauge pump shotgun. I was 14. One hell of an ass-kicker.

I live in Florida. Contrary to the super-liberal left wingers, we have not had a return to the wild west, despite recent legislation regarding the use of firearms.

Many want to debate the Second Amendment. It is NOT open to debate as far as I am concerned. This amendment was tailored for the individual....NOT as to whether or not the government could legally provide arms to the military.

How about this one? Ask Jews who lived and died through the Nazi reign in Germany, how having their weapons confiscated worked out for them? Not too well, if you ask me. I picture the thousands of bodies that were discovered by the Allies in the Concentration Camps, when I hear people argue for the merits of outlawing weapons.........

"From my cold dead hands" How well put. We in the South will NOT surrender our rights to keep and bear arms. It would be a blood-bath for the government or anyone else to try and take our weapons.

I understand the idea that if no one owned guns there would be no murders. Not true, there would be other weapons used instead.

The fact remains that Sociopaths WILL not care about any laws and have no remorse in taking others lives. Drs Smith and Wesson have the only prescribed therapy that works. The therapy is effective and permanent.

Anyway, politics aside.........I will not vote for ANY candidate that has the idea of limiting my rights to keep and bear arms...no way!

 

[JonD6996]

LOL, what can I say.. I do enjoy my grown up toys. I have been hunting and shooting since I was 5 years old. It's just in my blood.

 

[Whisker]

Ya Jon holy shit...

 

[LexLuthor]

I've got to agree with pagan...I've got the same piece and it is sweet...Now I'm looking for a shotgun for further home security...Never know when the zombie outbreak will start...Or has it already?

I've got a Sig P226 in 40 S&W. Best handgun I've ever owned.

 

[Uptownbulker]

I've got to agree with pagan...I've got the same piece and it is sweet...Now I'm looking for a shotgun for further home security...Never know when the zombie outbreak will start...Or has it already?

I recommend a Remington 870 with an 18 1/2 barrel.

12 gauge is for the pros; 20 gauge for those who cannot properly exercise gun control.

.45 ACP is the finest self-defence round that exists.

.40 S&W is merely a hotrodded 9MM and does NOT impart the energy to the target as does the 230 grain BRICK that is the .45 ACP.

.38 Super loaded into .357 Magnum territory is an excellent round but requires the use of a good solid 1911 frame and nothing else will do.

If you must shoot a six-gun, I recommend a .44 Magnum with a light load and a heavy bullet, just like Dirty Harry.

I have a Dan Wesson .44 Magnum with interchageable barrels in which I often shoot .44 Special and I can empty six rounds into the "A" Zone before you can blink an eye.

My personal favourite is a 1911A1 Government Model in .45 ACP, carried in Condition 1; chambered, cocked and locked for a smooth draw, during which the safety may be flicked off as the firearm is brought DOWN onto the target, the grip safety depressed and the bloody thing let off, much to the detriment of the bad guy.

A Government Model is a hammer and there is no reason to trick up an already good hammer.

No fancy stuff, a Plain Jane with only a polished ramp, rounded sights and a 10 lb trigger pull.

With a 10 lb trigger pull, one cannot be accused of an "accidental discharge"; "No, your Hounour, I MEANT to shoot the bastard!"

LOL!

I am enamoured of the Walther Model PPK or PPK/S in .380 as a backup.

I have carried, Lo!; these last nearly 40 years!

As my second choice for a primary weapon, I must go with the Glock 21 with its 13 round magazine and its use of the ballbuster .45 ACP and equipped with the 10 1/2 lb "New York" trigger.

It is my contention that if one must shoot another one, that one should do that one the courtesy of shooting that one with a .45.

Tends to get things over with quickly.

And besides, with both of my primary sidearms using .45 ACP, I have no shortage of ammuntion for my registered Thompson 1921/1928 Navy Overstamp gun.

It's a "put together" assembled in the early sixties, Parkerised instead of blued and the numbers don't match but WTF?

It's registered, tax paid and it's MINE!

Heh, heh.

There is NO sound like the sound of a Thompson Gun!

I have both "C" and "L" drums as well as 20 and 30 rounders, so I am ready to shoot!

In case you are wondering just what is a 1921/1928 Thompson.........

 

[tattoo]

i'm from a state run by commies so no concealed carry is allowed hence no handgun.. boohoo