leeds chimp Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Only in GB could something this absurd be suggested. What next-hide condoms because they encourage sex? I do wonder sometimes what on earth people smoke at home when i read things like this. condoms are normally in a security protected box in most stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robl Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Only in GB could something this absurd be suggested. I'm sorry to tell you that's not true. You get just as many absurd suggestions the world over. Generally speaking though, it is only the British press that insists on publishing stuff as if it's news. Most other places (well, the ones where I've lived anyway) tend to publish the stories like this in the 'other news' section. Just between the stories about getting abducting by aliens and/or seeing Elvis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 As for the proposal, clearly ********, dreamt up by arguably the UKs most extreme animal rights organisation - I'm surprised The Torygraph gave it space. Should be roundly rejected and seen for what it is - an attempt to marginalise a law abiding group because one set of individuals sees fit to attempt to impose its morality on another. Brilliantly put. Animal rights is in the news the world over, but as Britain has good animal welfare laws, it is about "rights" over here, while in some countries, it is about genuine welfare concerns. That's why suggestions from animal rights groups over here seem a bit extreme and ridiculous, as the genuine welfare concerns have pretty much been covered already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) I get Sporting Gun each month, but I have subscribed to it and have it delivered. I've been to many shops that do not stock it, including some branches of supermarkets and chain shops. When I have bought shooting mags in shops, a fair few times I have been made to look like I'm dealing illegal drugs by the checkout assistant or at least been given a decidedly unpleasant look by them. If they are made top shelf, it can only get worse and joe blogs will assume that shooting is a particularly shady pass time and not socially acceptable. I'm very glad the article has no comments section, asi ti would be flooded with Anti's and thier bilge. Edited August 28, 2012 by cant hit rabbits 123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 condoms are normally in a security protected box in most stores. Not in mine! You must live in a catholic area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon pete Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 guns and porn ,just like port and cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I can understand why you may be indifferent, but you have missed something out. If shooting magazines go on the top shelf, then all it does is further the warped message that shooting is "wrong" and "immoral". The antis could never ban shooting all in one go. That's why they're trying to erode it bit by bit with stuff like this. We should not sit back and pretend it doesn't matter. I get your point entirely,and agree that the antis are trying to erode shooting bit by bit,and that we should not sit back and do nothing.But what exactly are we going to do about it?I can't see any of our shooting organisations spending money on a campaign to fight this sort of idiotic point scoring by antis,can you?If you want to start an e-mail campaign to combat it then Iet me know,but it may just be you and me taking part.We simply don't have the numbers who are interested. Are angling mag's on the top shelf?If not,why not?After all,don't they,by the same logic, glorify inflicting pain,trauma,injury and death on living creatures,for fun?Now that would be different;there are millions of anglers in this country,all shoppers and all voters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Which supermarkets completely refuse to sell shooting magazines please? FM While in Carlisles Kingstown Tesco some years ago I asked one of the manageresses why there were no shooting mag's on display as I was looking for a shooting times,and was told they didn't stock shooting mag's.Whether this was store policy or company policy I have no idea,nor whether it is still the case,I don't regularly shop in Tesco. None of the local Co-Ops sell shooting mag's either,but I don't know whether this is policy or not,but it wasn't too long ago that they were refusing to sell venison due to its association with shooting.I believe this ended when the opposition started selling game of all varieties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 While in Carlisles Kingstown Tesco some years ago I asked one of the manageresses why there were no shooting mag's on display as I was looking for a shooting times,and was told they didn't stock shooting mag's.Whether this was store policy or company policy I have no idea,nor whether it is still the case,I don't regularly shop in Tesco. None of the local Co-Ops sell shooting mag's either,but I don't know whether this is policy or not,but it wasn't too long ago that they were refusing to sell venison due to its association with shooting.I believe this ended when the opposition started selling game of all varieties. That's odd Scully I take it that must be your store policy as it can be got at the Tesco's up here in Orkney ! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I had a row in Croydons W H Smiths as they didnt sell Sporting Gun but did stock Gay Times ( honest I only noticed it was there when scouring the racks ) . They now stock it after I complained loud and long. I also but Shooting Times and Sea Angler from my local Martins. Once had the whithered hag on the till complain loudly about them selling "killing mags" so I suggested if she didnt like it she far cough and get a different job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 That's odd Scully I take it that must be your store policy as it can be got at the Tesco's up here in Orkney ! . They may sell it in all Tescos now for all I know;my nearest one is an hour away,so I don't get in there too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) I get your point entirely,and agree that the antis are trying to erode shooting bit by bit,and that we should not sit back and do nothing.But what exactly are we going to do about it?I can't see any of our shooting organisations spending money on a campaign to fight this sort of idiotic point scoring by antis,can you?If you want to start an e-mail campaign to combat it then Iet me know,but it may just be you and me taking part.We simply don't have the numbers who are interested. I believe shooting groups such as BASC are opposed to shooting magazines going on the top shelf, but it isn't a hot issue at the moment. It will be if the campaign gathers momentum though. Apathy is as big a threat to shooting as the antis themselves, and it does frustrate me a bit when some shooters ignore anti shooting campaigns saying stuff like "BASC will do it for us", etc. Didn't that anti shooting MP Chris Williamson join this campaign? Edited August 28, 2012 by Reece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Didn't that anti shooting MP Chris Williamson join this campaign? Chris Williamson would join the Brownies if he thought it would get him some exposure. Animal Aid planned an anti shooting week to oppose our 'Shooting Week' just recently gone,and I think this campaign is part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 If they keep putting stuff on the top shelf there will only be 2 shelf's............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon pete Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 well if you want some gun porn look at this i made http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuWQbRLl29o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaniels Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 All, just so you know I heard that this subject is to be discussed on Radio 2 on Vine show today in a moment. This should make the blood boil for many! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Just heard this also.It should be good for a laugh.It will be interesting to see who,or which organisation represents shooting interests,and the amount of garbage spouted by the antis. I'll bet you fishing isn't mentioned as a comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaniels Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) I hope BASC are contacted so they can use their new media centre. Edited August 29, 2012 by spaniels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 i live in st helens,morrisons sell shooting times only,tesco have them all,and asda don,t do any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Someone convey what is said on the Vine show, I cant listen to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 The upside is, of course, that they'd be easier to find when you want one. Downside is ................................. if you're a dwarf .................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 What a load of rubbish! What about all the rubbish on TV or music popularising murder, violence and drugs? What about promoting "alternative" sexualities as being normal? Only plus side I can see is the magazines may as well include naked women in them then... Quite right...I saw some Animal Activists at a rally once and the women were all Lesbians...some of them were even kissing each other in public.... what sort of example is that for young Children. Many of them had leather shoes on, woollen jumpers and were eating BLT sandwiches... Bloody hypocrites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 ............. at a rally once.... Oh aye. What were you doing there then, offering a leg-shaving service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Oh aye. What were you doing there then, offering a leg-shaving service? rumbled again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Perhaps there's a gap in the market: guns and grot in the same publication? I for one would be happy to halve my subscriptions by mixing up the two areas of interest. It would also mean only have to carry one mag to the bog when settling down for a reading session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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