KFC Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'd always been into shooting but, for all sorts of reasons, I didn't have any guns at the time that I met my present wife. When I mentioned guns she said that she wouldn't live in a house with guns. As it turns out, she does creative writing and one day she asked me what it was like to shoot a gun. I told her that it's not quite that simple and asked her what kind of gun. She then told me that she was writing a story that involved a murder plot and she wanted her references to guns and any shooting to be authentic. :blink: Anyway, I told her that there's only one way to find out. As it happened a large building where I worked was vacant pending demolition so I asked the owner if I use it as an air rifle range. He said to go ahead. A chap I worked with was into guns so between us things took shape. I bought a Co2 pistol and set up some cans. As soon as she started hitting the cans she said "Oooh, this is great fun, isn't it"? We quickly moved on to getting break barrel air rifles followed by PCP's. She love shooting things, specially old telly's. Then I decided to regain my SGC/FAC. She said OK so long as I didn't go mad and shoot her. I reassurred her by saying "I'm not wasting the cost of a cartridge, I'll do yer with me bare hands"!! That put things in perspective for her. The first time I took her clay shooting she said the magic words "Mmm, don't the cartridges smell nice when they're fired"! I knew she was hooked. Since then she's whacked a Bunny behind the eye at 40yds, skinned, gutted, cooked and eaten it herself. She understands that it's free range, low fat, chemical free. Take her to a game/country show or clay pigeon shoot so she can see how many families, especially women and children, are involved in shooting sports of all kinds. An ounce of education is worth a ton of persuasion. One serious point is that an FEO will often ask those living in the same property how they feel about guns being in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushpower Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 whos the boss/major bread winner? if you dont make a stand now mate ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun sam Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 time for the P45 to be given out. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Ditch the girlfriend. Simples!! (I am a girl... Come live with me :-p ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 blimey do you make that offer to many random blokes on the net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 blimey do you make that offer to many random blokes on the net You might be in luck for once Al$x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Ditch the girlfriend. Simples!! (I am a girl... Come live with me :-p ) be careful mate she'll have you on all fours wearing an inside out suede coat and lipstick before you know it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) I am lucky as it was my partner who got my into guns and shooting as her friend took my out on night and I was hooked. Use my arguement that I use for fishing and shooting...Where would you rather me be....in the house getting under your feet while you try and watch the soaps?? in the pub getting drunk and spending £50 or in the fresh air, walking and exercise and enjoying myself???? my fishing gear on the other hand was a different matter as she wanted it all in the shed and no bait at all in the house....that soon changed when I explained that if its kept in the shed it could get stolen and the noise when I go to the shed and then through the house at 4am to go out could wake the little one up...so I SLOWLY moved nearly all of it into the house...working on the maggots and deadbaits in the fridge but there is time yet Edited May 31, 2011 by leeds chimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Crikey after reading this i now see what a good un i must have, my mrs has no issues with guns/cartridges being in the house and pays no attention when they are layed out on the kitchen table for cleaning etc. I am sure you as a certificate holder are more than aware of the laws and safety issues involved, so tell her to get over it as the guns are coming whether she does or not (easy to say on the keyboard , more difficult if it was me telling my mrs :lol: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 i bought my missus her first shotgun last month, i deliberately let her pick whatever she wanted(within reason). so she ended up with a second hand beretta silver pigeon 20bore. must be a right pain in the ***** if your partner doesnt like shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 We need pictures to help decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Man Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Man Up F.F.S. Who's gonna be wearing the trousers....You or yer G/F? Let Her Dictate on this one and you've had it... The only bargaining tool she has is between her legs...Just depends on how much you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I have just been through all of this recently regarding a few things with my GF She didn't want me shooting let alone have my guns. She didn't want me having a motorbike. There were a few things she didn't want me doing so we had a blazing row. Now I never rowed with a GF before I never found the need to they were either short lived relationships or She knew and accepted me and my interests. Over the course of the initial talk She brought up My Son as an instrument of her argument and that was it. I let fly both barrels if you please she was told that she understood who I was at the beginning and what I did. She knew I went shooting and had guns went fishing etc but wanted me to stop the whole lot. I said " How DARE you try to change me! I am NOT going to pretend or even try to lie to myself to please a Woman not even you! If you don't like it then you can sod off." Now I go rat shooting once a month "it's all I have since losing my permissions to bankruptcy and compulsory purchase". I go Fishing I was also given a scooter to restore "am 70% done" and plan using it to commute to work when it's done. Oh and I don't get grief now either but YES I am still going out with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 be careful mate she'll have you on all fours wearing an inside out suede coat and lipstick before you know it Nah, mate. I expect the young lady would have got that out of her system with the lads from "up the Garn" - Garndiffaith for the uninitiated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I've heard the 'won't have guns in the house' argument mentioned by a couple of mates when they're moaning their wife/GF doesn't like guns and shooting. Basically it's about trust and understanding. If she's adamant, she neither trusts nor understands you. Think seriously about the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Man Up F.F.S. Who's gonna be wearing the trousers....You or yer G/F? Let Her Dictate on this one and you've had it... The only bargaining tool she has is between her legs...Just depends on how much you want it. lol to quote Charles Bukowski. “All right. Keep your pussy. It’s not that great anyway.” :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Damn right Put your foot down, else it's not going to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Just remember, somewhere there's a bloke that got bored of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelee24 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 it all depends how good your gf looks naked and how well she performs in the bedroom, if shes gorgeous and works it like a pro stuff the guns and move in together hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chally2 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 The question I ask my mates if they are haveing relationship trouble is Do you go out drinking together. 90% of people in poor relationships don't go out together as they end up arguing after a few. I know, been there a few times. You know your with the right girl when you pretty much do everything together and you miss her when she's not with you. Mine loves shooting so I'm happy. The question is really. Do you go and get ****** with your over sensative girlfriend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Just remember, somewhere there's a bloke that got bored of it Lonsdale: "Sex is largely a waste of time The position is ridiculous The pleasure is momentary And the expense is damnable." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Only ones with guns ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 In all loving relationships there has to be some compromise that needs to be made by the woman, so she needs to get real or get out Pavman the voice of reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I think pics of said Girlfriend would be of benefit to this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 tell her the guns are coming with me ,are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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