Gun poll

[cement]

five 12 gauge shotguns (Two are "family" guns)one 28 gauge shotguns

two 30-06 rifles

one .22 rifle

four revolvers (.22, two .38s, .357)

The next question should be "How many of us have a "carry permit"

Freon

I voted zero, for the same reason that Sapper gave. Interesting fact on carry permits, the highest percentage in Colorado is in the Peoples Republic of Boulder. Lots of hikers, but they don't want to get eaten by cougars. (of course the boneheads feed them)

 

[Road Guy]

I have a carry permit, but I dont really carry.

my cop friends tell me its better to have with you if you keep a pistol in your car (even though thats perfectly legal in GA) at least lets them know your not a criminal...

 

[GCracker]

Here's me with the girls.

Gun Porn! I love it!

 

[GCracker]

Nope, that's what I guessed too but you can own a fully automatic M-60 of your very own for a triffling $6,500-$7,500, depending on where you get it. Feeding the damn thing would cost you an arm and a leg though.

What????? You can't get a fully auto M-16 for that.

When he get's it, let me know! I'll contribute 500 rounds for a chance to shoot 100. :eyebrows:

 

[RIP - VTEnviro]

I voted zero, for the same reason that Sapper gave. Interesting fact on carry permits, the highest percentage in Colorado is in the Peoples Republic of Boulder. Lots of hikers, but they don't want to get eaten by cougars. (of course the boneheads feed them)

Which part of not feeding the wildlife and carrying out your garbage do people not understand. My closest encounter with a bear involved this. We were in Kootenay National Park in the Canadian Rockies. Saw a pulloff for a 1/2 mile hike into some scenic mountain lake. Hiked in, no problem. Started hiking back, came around a bend, and saw a moderate sized black bear 30 fet away blocking the trail while snacking on picnic leftovers from a table nearby. The scary thing was that it was probably right off the trail somewhere when we passed that table on the way in.

The other interesting bear "encounter" I had was in the White Mtns. We had gone camping and hiking and stuff for a couple days and decided we could use a motel room that night for a soft bed and a shower. We took in some Italian food for dinner. The garlic and tomato odor was real strong so we decided to toss the containers and scaps in the dumpster on premises.

Despite the fact that it's major bear country there and we saw them all over the place, all this place had was a wooden enclosure with a couple trash cans. I guess this bear liked marinara, because the next morning I went to check out, and saw remnants of my dinner all over the parking lot, along with 3 deep gashes in the enclosure.

 

[MA_PE]

I'm in the none-none category.

Did some target shooting with a .22 back at summer camp with the boy scouts. That is the extent of my firearm experience.

Just an observation, but it seems most of the firepower is below the mason-dixon line.

 

[frazil]

My husband and I got matching Beretta shotguns as a wedding gift from his father. That's the only one I own. I've lost count of how many he has.

 

[MetroRAFB]

I'm in the none-none category.
Did some target shooting with a .22 back at summer camp with the boy scouts. That is the extent of my firearm experience.

Just an observation, but it seems most of the firepower is below the mason-dixon line.

That is an interesting observation, I wonder what that's all about? I've got relatives in upstate NY that hunt, and one very close friend of the family is a bonafide gun nut complete with full-auto M-16, etc. He's got a carry permit as well, which is no small feat in NY.

One stupid thing about NY's carry permits (in my opinion) is that you have to list the exact firearm (serial number and everything) that you're carrying. If you're caught carrying a different gun you're in almost as much trouble as carrying concealed without a permit. I think you can list more than one gun (maybe up to 3?) but you've gotta carry what's listed. He showed me his permit once and it has 3 pistol makes and models and serial numbers on the permit itself. Weird. I suppose as a practical matter it's not that big of a deal but it rubs me the wrong way for some reason. I have a short list of about 6 pistols that I carry depending on where I'm going and what I'm wearing. I like to be able to carry whatever suits my needs on any given day. Like I said, 3 would be plenty to choose from, but what practical reason would the state have to limit you to 3 in the first place? Think of all the paperwork and money they're probably wasting just keeping track of who's supposed to have what.

 

[MetroRAFB]

What????? You can't get a fully auto M-16 for that.
When he get's it, let me know! I'll contribute 500 rounds for a chance to shoot 100.

I haven't even checked on those, but maybe it's a supply and demand thing? I'm sure most civies that would go to the trouble of getting a class III licence would be more likely to buy an M-16 as opposed to the belt fed M-60. It's my understanding that the M-60 is being (or has been?) phased out of military service so there's probably a large number of used ones out there. I suspect that there's a big law enforcement market for the M-16's as well. :eyebrows:

My buddy is going to fabricate a removable steel post mount for the M-60 so he can mount it in the center of his F-250 bed. I can't wait until he gets it, we're going to waste major money putting 7.62mm projectiles downrange. :210:

 

[Dark Knight]

When you are talking about personal possesion, none and none. I grew up with guns. I was the proud owner of the following when I turned 13:
.22 Remington

410 double barrell

Numerous BB guns, pellet guns, dart guns, you name it on the small stuff

(these all got stolen during a home invasion while my family went to the beach one day)

Later I owned:

.22 Remington (different and better)

12 guage pump

Now I own none, because my wife and I agreed that we would not keep guns in the house due to our very energetic child. Yeah, I know that is why they make gun cases, but it was our agreement.

HOWEVER, when you are talking about property book items, that is another story altogether. Issued to me personally, I carry an M4 with Aim Point / PEQ2A / Surefire, blackhawk single point sling and 7 - 30 round mags of 5.56. I also have a bandolier for another 6 - 30 round mags that I load up when I leave the wire. In addition to the M4, I cary a standard issue M9 with 4 - 15 round mags of 9mm, and I have a four mag pouch on my IBA for more ammo when I leave the wire. I also reserve the right for a standard shotgun whenever I go on missions.

The property book, oh that just gets better. Lots and lots of very lethal items.

Jeez Sapper. How in the world can you walk with all these stuff? OK...I know...you are trained to do that but only for being able to carry all these things you deserve a medal. I bet you :eyebrows: a lot. Anyways, the important thing: Be safe

 

[MetroRAFB]

Metro, for what its worth, yes, the M60 is gone from the arsenal. We are now using the M240 series machine guns. Much better, and oh, so damn sweet. I think I posted before about the time I was hitting 800 m targets one round at a time using only the iron sights. You can't ask for a better light machine gun, it blows the M60 away. However, I did see some footage about a newer version of the M60 being tested at one of the major test ranges (can't remember which one), and that bad boy was throwing some serious scunion down range. I'd like to give it a whirl, but it will be a while before I see one of them. Regardless, I personally like the M240B, it is basically the shizzle, really lets those fuckers know they are getting too close to the truck when she starts barking fire.

Is that 7.62mm or 5.56mm? I'd feel much more comfy slinging 7.62mm scunion at the enemy as opposed to the 5.56mm if you're in the shit deep enough to need the machine gun in the first place.

 

[MetroRAFB]

7.62, the M240B replaced the M60. The M249 (SAW, squad automatic weapon) shoots 5.56.

Sounds good, I'll take two of each please. :17:

 

[GCracker]

sweet looking gun!

 

[MetroRAFB]

Sweet! I'm not alone anymore in the "arsenal" category! Who's the culprit?

 

[JohnNevets]

I was thinking about this thread last night, and the regionality of the size of the collections. I'm up here in the backwoods of Wisconsin, and although like me the vast majority of my friends have a gun or two, I only know a couple that would move into the 6+ categories, and then just barley. Most have a shotgun and a deer rifle, and if they have a third it's usually a hand gun, or a little 22 rifle. Folks are still proud of there weaponry, and you get a family of four you still got a pretty good cabnitfull (or most are going to safes now), but not two many arsenals like you folks down in the smokies (and other places south) have.

Anyway, Have fun and be safe,

John

 

[MetroRAFB]

Ok, here's my list as of 3/23/07:

Star Ultrastar 9mm pistol - Cheap but I can shoot it better than any other pistol I own

Glock 27 subcompact .40cal

Glock 23 compact .40cal x 2 (don't ask me why I own two, I can't explain it)

Glock 22 full size .40cal

Glock 20 full size 10mm - My favorite pistol. It opens up a serious can of whoop-ass. For those not familiar with the caliber, think semi-automatic .41 cal with 17+1 capacity. ldman:

Ruger 22/45 .22 pistol

Ruger Single Six pistol(also a .22)

Rossi .357 snubby

Kahr PM9 9mm pistol - Simply disappears in the front or cargo pocket of any pants/shorts

Winchester model 77 .22 rifle, inherited from my grandpa

Henry lever action .22 rifle, very fun to shoot, my favorite .22

Rogue Arms Chipmunk youth .22 rifle

Rossi youth .22 rifle

Single shot .410 shotgun x 2

Kel-Tec SUB2000 9mm carbine - folds in half, fits easily in a standard briefcase along with 2-33rd mags

Marlin 1984P .44mag lever action rifle

Belgian made Browning Auto-5 Light 12 shotgun, also inherited from granddad, rarely comes out of the safe

Mossberg 835 12 guage shotgun

Remington 740 Woodsmaster rifle in .30-06. - Complete piece of shit, I've been meaning to turn it into a boat anchor

Remington 700 bolt action .30-06 - My primary big game rifle

Remington model 742 Woodsmaster carbine in .308 - inherited from dad, much better weapon than the 740

CVA .50cal inline muzzleloader (rifle)

Kel-Tec SU-16B .223 rifle with Eotech sight - My primary hog hunting weapon and "truck gun", also folds in half

DPMS LR308-AP4 carbine (.308 AR) - on order

Ammo:

lots and lots of all different kinds.

 

[frazil]

^When the Canadians attack I'm heading to your house.

 

[MetroRAFB]

^When the Canadians attack I'm heading to your house.

ldman:

I could certainly hold my own at my house, but I've got a good friend whom I joke with all the time about ME heading to HIS house if the shit ever hit the fan. He makes my list look like childs play, and he's got well over 100,000 rounds of ammo.

I'm glad we live in the good ol'

 

[RIP - VTEnviro]

^ I'm moving to Canada before you guys strike!

 

[MetroRAFB]

I actually don't think the "shit" will ever hit the fan so to speak, that's just silly man talk. My gun buying is really just a hobby. I'm fascinated with ballistics and really enjoy shooting.

Me and guns have the same relationship that my wife has with shoes and jewelery.