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And you think a society where we can trust a 11 year old child to make the correct decision on when to use a firearm to protect themselves or family etc would be a better one
YES.
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they already have them and most likely will long after we are stopped from owning.if you feel that it is a good thing to have gunfights on the streets why not try for residency of the good ol usa.or even Russia as they seem to have gun laws more to some peoples liking.atb
Typical emotional straw-man argument. Because "some peoples liking" is for more liberal gun laws, that somehow equates to thinking gunfights on the streets is a good idea. That's like saying because I drink a pint or two then drink driving is a good idea too.
Yes, in the good ol' USA there are problems with the wrong people having firearms and using them unjustifiably. We see those stories in the headlines all the time. What's not in the headlines are the many, many, incidents where firearms (in the ordinary public's hands) have been used wisely and protected life, limb and property. The police cannot be everywhere at once.
Those stories are NEVER widely reported here - or in the US for that matter. See below for some examples. Gun fights notwithstanding - More good comes from wide firearm ownership than bad.
In reality - Guns are a fact of life and they are not going away. Illegally or legally.
I guess we can agree to disagree.
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November 19, 2014
Pawn store customer fells armed robber, WISH, Indianapolis, Ind. 11/18/14A man entered Cash America Pawn in Indianapolis, Ind. pulled a hood over his head, drew a gun, and attempted to rob the store. A customer responded by drawing a gun and shooting the criminal, killing him. Following an investigation, police revealed that the deceased robber was a suspect in other robberies.
November 14, 2014
Marine stops home invader, KPRC, Houston, Texas, 11/10/14Dan Reynolds, a former Marine, was at home in Harris County, Texas when he heard the sound of glass breaking. Reynolds responded by retrieving a shotgun and going towards the noise. When Reynolds came upon a man climbing through a window, he fired at him, striking the criminal in the chest and halting the intrusion.
November 4, 2014
Restaurant owner fights off pair of robbers, KTVI, St. Louis, Mo. 11/02/14A pair of armed men entered Elicia’s Pizza in St. Louis, Mo. and attempted to rob the restaurant. The owner, a Right-to-Carry permit holder, retrieved a firearm and fired at the criminals, striking one, and prompting them both to flee. The wounded robber did not make it far, and was captured by police a short time later.
October 29, 2014
Intruder twice thwarted by armed citizens, WFIE, Evansville, Ind. 10/24/14Brian Hiner was at home in Butler County, Ohio when his dog alerted him to an intruder. Hiner retrieved a gun, went to investigate, and apprehended the home invader. When police arrived, they detained the intruder in a cruiser. However, the criminal managed to escape the vehicle, ran into a cornfield, and eventually invaded another house. 15-year-old Justin Kugler was at home at the time, and responded to the intrusion by retrieving a gun. When Kugler encountered the home invader he told him, “get out of the house or I'm going to shoot you.” Police recaptured the intruder outside the Kugler residence. When interviewed by a local media outlet, Kugler stated, “I feel pretty good about it that I could have saved other people's houses and their property.”
October 22, 2014
Clerk defends himself from armed robbers, KBOB, Albuquerque, N.M. 10/21/14A pair of armed robbers entered the Pajarito Corner Store in Albuquerque, N.M., and demanded cash. As the pair were leaving, the clerk went to lock the store’s door, at which point one of the criminals leveled a gun at him. The clerk responded by firing at the robbers, striking one and causing both to flee. The thieves fled in a vehicle, but were involved in an accident. Police caught up with the criminals, finding one dead and arranging for the other to be taken to a hospital. The surviving robber will be charged with murder in the death of his accomplice.
October 6, 2014
Pharmacy employee fights off armed robber, Ozarks First, Springfield, Mo. 09/30/14An armed man entered Family Pharmacy in Taney County, Mo. and ordered an employee to give him pills. One of the store’s employees responded by retrieving a gun and firing at the robber, striking him and causing him to flee. The criminal was captured by police a short time later. Following the incident Taney County Sheriff Jimmie Russell told a media outlet, “As long as you've got store owners or store employees who are well trained and proficient with fire arms, more power to them.”
October 3, 2014
Daughter saves mother from violent ex-boyfriend, The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Okla. 09/24/14A man, who had a protective order filed against him a week earlier, broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home in Oklahoma City, Okla. Once inside, the man attacked his ex-girlfriend, stabbing her. The woman’s 11-year-old daughter responded to the attack by retrieving a pistol and shooting the attacker twice, ending the assault and prompting the criminal to flee. A neighbor told reporters that the wounded woman “just showed the girl how to use the gun last week so she could protect herself.”
September 30, 2014
Armed mother defends home from intruder, WKMG, Orlando, Fla. 09/26/14Lizette Rosario was inside her home in Orange County, Fla. when her son alerted her to an attempted break-in. Rosario retrieved a 9mm pistol and went to confront the intruder, who fled behind a shed in the yard. With the help of her son, Rosario was able to hold the man until police could arrive.
September 25, 2014
Clerk fends off trio of armed robbers, WKYC, Cleveland, Ohio 09/23/14A trio of masked and armed robbers entered a Marathon gas station in Canton, Ohio and fired at the clerk on duty. The clerk was struck in the legs, but managed to retrieve a gun and return fire, striking two of the criminals and prompting them all to flee. Police later found the two wounded thieves, who died a short time later.
September 23, 2014
Store manager uses gun to defend employees, KPRC, Houston, Texas, 09/20/14A man armed with a gun entered Burt’s Meat Market in Houston, Texas and demanded money from the teenage clerk on duty. When the clerk didn’t produce the money fast enough, the criminal fired a shot. Store manager J.L. Nickel, who was in a nearby office, became aware of the robbery, retrieved a gun and fired at the robber. One of Nickel’s shots struck the thief, prompting him to flee.
September 19, 2014
Intruder on federal probation stopped by resident, KTLA, Los Angeles, Calif. 09/16/14, Post-Periodical, San Fernando, Calif. 09/16/14A man on federal probation entered a home in Van Nuys, Calif. and attacked the homeowner. The homeowner retrieved a handgun and shot the criminal, halting the altercation. Following a hospitalization to treat the gunshot wound, the intruder was charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
September 11, 2014
Homeowner scares off burglars, The Press-Enterprise, Riverside County, Calif. 09/08/14A man was at home in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. when a group of burglars knocked at the door. When the homeowner didn’t respond, the thieves attempted to break-in through a window. The homeowner responded by firing at one of the criminals, missing, but prompting the burglars to flee.
September 9, 2014
Homeowner holds intruder at gunpoint until police arrive, The Tampa Bay Times, Tampa Bay, Fla. 09/03/14Around 4:30 a.m., Joseph Cihak, a homeowner in St. Petersburg, Fla., awakened and went to use the bathroom. While heading to the bathroom, Cihak came upon an intruder armed with a knife. Cihak was armed with a gun at the time and fired at the criminal twice before his gun malfunctioned. Cihak retrieved another gun and captured the unharmed home invader. As Cihak was holding the intruder for police, the criminal attempted to bargain with him. The burglar offered to mow Cihak’s lawn if he was allowed to go free. The ploy didn’t work and now the criminal is facing a charge of armed burglary.
September 5, 2014
Woman holds home invader for police, The Omaha World-Herald, Omaha, Neb. 09/02/14Barbara Haley was at home in Omaha, Neb. when she was awakened by her dog barking. Suspicious, Haley retrieved a .45-caliber pistol and went to investigate. Initially, Haley didn’t find anyone in the home and went back to bed. However, another noise roused Haley again, at which point she discovered an intruder in a bedroom closet. Haley ordered the man to stay still and held him at gunpoint in the closet until police arrived. Following the incident, Haley told a local media outlet, “I’m glad I had that gun… And I’m thinking they (burglars) won’t try this again anytime soon.”
August 29, 2014
Clerk chases off armed robber, WJCL, Savannah, Ga. 08/25/14Clerk Rick Patel was working at a Shell Food Mart in Claxton, Ga. when a hooded man approached the counter and attempted to rob the store at gunpoint. Patel responded by retrieving a pistol, which then he used to chase the criminal out of the store. Police suspect the hooded man has committed several other armed robberies. Following the incident, Patel told Savannah’s WJCL, “I don’t like to shoot nobody but when it comes to my life I would. And thank God I didn’t get hurt, I didn’t kill him, otherwise I would have regretted but hey, you made the choice, regrets happen.” In recent years, some convenience store clerks have faced discipline following an act of armed self-defense. In a welcome departure from these instances, the owner of Patel’s store told the TV station, “I’m really proud. Whatever he did I’d like if everybody started doing it that way, robbery will be stopped, especially for convenience stores.”
August 27, 2014
World War II veteran stops armed robber, The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach, Fla. 08/25/1489-Year-old Arthur Lewis was working at his store, the Jewelry Exchange, in Palm Beach County, Fla. when a man entered the shop and pretended to need his watch fixed. The man then drew a gun and attempted to rob Lewis. Lewis responded to the threat by grasping the criminal’s firearm and drawing a pistol. After a physical altercation, Lewis shot the robber, which prompted the thief to flee. Police caught up with the robber when his getaway driver sought police assistance for the wounded criminal. The armed robber targeted the wrong person. Lewis is a veteran of World War II, and previously defended himself against an attempted armed robbery in 2010.
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If this country ever gets to the stage where we need to carry concealed weapons for self defence that will be the day we need to ban guns altogether.
Yep!! So only the lawless bad guys have guns.
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I live in North Yorkshire.
Last July my FAC was up for renewal and I put in for a Sec 1 Shotgun - good reason being vermin control. Short or long range not even brought up.
Long story short - it was approved and I now own a Benelli Supernova that holds way more than two in the tube.
Always double check "what you've been told" as you did.
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So Midway UK are just making a little profit Aye!!!
I wonder what Midway UK's overhead costs are compared to Midway USA???
Is it Midway being greedy and charging a lot because then can - or are there higher labor rates, fees, and taxes, or other inefficiencies in the UK that add an exorbitant amount to their operating costs?
Remember, all corporate taxes - in the end - are paid by the customers who buy the products or services produced by that corporation.
In the seventeenth century, Sir William Petty, a political economist and statistician, said: "a tax on the production and sale of commodities would eventually be shifted by producers to consumers, who would pay it in the form of higher prices".
Any cost (tax is a cost) to a corporation will eventually be reflected (and recovered) in the price of the product that corporation or business produces and then sells [to you].
Corporate taxes are nothing more than a stealth tax on you. But that's okay as someone has to pay of for the NHS, Police, Fire Service, loafers in the dole, and the rest of the social benefits made available by the Government.
Who would thought Midway UK's prices would lead to a thread like this?
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If ever shooting at dusk or first light - get at least a 50mm objective lens. You can never go wrong with too much light reaching your eyeball. Unless you aim at the sun of course.
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I caught part of a programme on TV last night about teen imprisonment in America, three lads mid teens broke into a house thinking it was empty, it wasn't and one was shot and killed by the home owner and one wounded, in court the boys were found guilty of murder and sentenced to fifty five years, the home owner wasn't prosecuted, this is the law in that state, it concerned me having a teenage son and putting him in the position of one the stupid boys being lead etc by older boys not being released until he was 70yrs old, any thoughts, right or wrong
As a yank - I think it's a stupid law.
In that State (Indiana I think) if you commit a crime and someone is killed during that crime - even if you did not kill the person - you are held responsible for that death. The logic is: If you did not commit the lesser crime, the death would not have happened. Sounds good in theory - but it has unintended consequences.
That kid in the story is for sure stupid and a thug. He deserves punishment for what he did, but not life in prison for the homeowner killing his partner in crime. And "Life" is this case means LIFE. Going in a teenager, and coming out at 70 - is indeed life.
It was good and right that the homeowner was not charged. In most U.S. States - the right to defend yourself, others, and property with lethal force still applies. As it should - the cops can't be everywhere. And contrary to most peoples thinking, the Police are not a protection service for each and every citizen.
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Just saw this Gun Trader Post for a taurus long barrel revolver 45 acp (http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/291816-taurus-long-barrel-revolver-45-acp)
Anyone have an opinion on what Good Reason one may use to have such a firearm placed on a FAC slot?
What about for .22 long barrel pistol?
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What did you go with in the end mate
Well, I went with the garden sticks - two - held to gather with a loop of bungee cord.
They seem stout, cost 9 quid with the cord, and they seem to do the job.
If I were not the type to be so tough on my kit, I would have went with trigger sticks.
Thanks again for everyone's thoughts and opinions.
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Next week, Tuesday, I've scheduled my first DSC2 outing with an observer.
Any one have any tips on what to expect?
Thank you for your thoughts.
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65mm shells?
Yes: HB Pigeon 32g with 6 shot
I`m sure you`ve already done this,but, if the cartridge appears to be sticking in the chamber, did you degrease the inside of the barrel and the other relevent moving parts associated with the bolt mechanism?
Hope you get it fixed. Otherwise they`re good guns.
Short answer is NO; I'll get to it this evening
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A few questions for those who may know.
After much deliberation on which FAC pump shotgun to buy for them Pigeons and other pests on the farm - I purchased a brand new Benelli Super Nova Pump last week.
Last night I took it out for the first time. The good news is my first shot and second shot was a hit, felling a wood pigeon and a jackdaw. Bad news is it jammed each time. First time the slide came back only about an inch. The rest of the shell seemed to be stuck in the chamber. Had to take the barrel off to remove the shell.
On the second shot the empty shell fell down - falling on top - of the new shell coming up. Obviously it jammed as the slide moved forward with the empty shell on top of the new shell. It appears the fired shell is not gripped tightly enough, and falls downward before hitting the ejector bar. I cycled the gun to empty it, and each shell fell downward - instead of - ejecting to the right and out.
So my questions are:
1) Has anyone any experience with this kind of malfunction?
2) Is there something I'm missing or should have done before the first shot? I read the manual. Besides putting on the barrel, there were no other assembly instructions.
3) As this is the first new gun I've purchased that has a problem out of the box - what's the normal procedure? Does it go back to the dealer? Or am I going to have to deal with the GMK warranty folks?
I'm going to ring the dealer today, but if any one has any insight or thoughts, I'm all ears.
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Thanks for all your tips and recommendations.
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As I was closing up the back of my pick-up, my sticks got caught between the bed and the gate. They now have a 60 degree bend in them.
As I was not to pleased with them anyway I'm not too bothered.
But as I'm now in the market for new sticks - what would you recommend?
Thanks,...
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Gordon Goes Stalking too,...
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Regardless of a wife and house expenses, guns are always cheaper here:
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Was stalking on my lease last week near Galloway Forest. Saw Many a Roe Doe and more than a few hinds - but no Stags or Bucks. Here are pictures of a Hind and Calf. If it were only the 21st - these two beasts would be lunch, and not a lovely Wildlife picture.
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I'm not interested in re-loading in the least. As such, I have lots of .308 Sako brass pilling up - probably about 100 - 150 shells.
First question:
What are are once fired Sako Brass worth??
Second question:
Any one interested?
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Thanks for all the tips and advice.
It appreciated.
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Smiley faced to protect the guilty.
A few weeks ago A visit near to Galloway Forest saw the shooting of this young Male Roe:
Then, after returning home - this vixen was looking for a lamb dinner on my land lord's farm.
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Any Pigeon Watchers fish from the shore in North Yorkshire?
If so some questions:
Is a license required? (I've googled around and don't think so - but want to be sure)
What type of kit would you recommend?
Do you prefer pier, beach, or rocks?
Where would you recommend to go with two small boys?
What kind of fish may be caught from the shore?
Any limits of restrictions that I need to know about?
Guess that's it,...
Thanks for any input,....
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Cheapest bullets and equipment on the net: Right here --->>> http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemListing.aspx?catid=550
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RAF Mildenhall
in Off Topic
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Once again it's those Damn Yanks increasing tensions through out the world!! If it weren't for those yanks; Al-Gaeda, Putin, Iran, Boko Haram would be regular Mother Teresa's spreading cheer, hope, love and good will to the world. Ohh, I forgot - if the United States did not exist - neither would all the worlds problems.
The simple minded ignorance of some people's world view is truly a sad amazement.