Paul T Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 PaulT Do you really not notice the irony of your post followed by Bob Marley's quote as a strapline? Since when did people in this country who have been stolen from somehow be considered to be responsible for their loss? It is always the fault of the thief, surely? I know the police make a stipulation for guns, but why should they - it's just a symptom that the baddies are winning if society thinks it's not 100% the thief's fault if even a gun is stolen? To take the extreme case, if a girl goes out in skimpy clothes & gets raped, no-one in their right mind would suggest that she had contributed to her plight. Why then should theft be treated differently- it didn't used to be. It frankly worries me that so many posters suggest the STASI-like approach of anonymous clekking. If you are genuinely concerned about the OP's case then just have a quiet word with the neighbour along the lines of "Did you know you've left your gun in the car -you are pushing your luck there" . If you haven't got the balls to do even that IMHO then STFU. I fail to the see the irony when my hands are perfectly clean when it comes to gun safety and storage! The rest of your post is pretty irrelevant, given the legal obligations of firearms storage and use. There again, perhaps there should be a law against some women wearing skimpy outfits - the good weather has certainly brought out some truly hideous sights. Perhaps you'd like to gripe about that comment too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooternick Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 In your OP you state "its a quiet area the nearest house being 500 yds away and the village about 1 mile away". Now you tell us it's next door, well "next door" for me IS 500 yds, so you really need to be more explicit in your posts. sometimes I wish I didn't ask for advice on here and that is all I was after not a slating from the likes of you, maybe if you re-read the post you will see that I said it was my neighbour who leaves his guns in the vehicle, meaning next door neighbour, I then stated it was a quiet area the nearest house being 500yds away. For your information I live in a semi detached house is my original post really so difficult to understand? P.S you are the type of person who gets threads locked on here and as I was only after some useful advice and positive input I would appreciate you not trying to stir things up thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealchucknorris Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 A concerned neighbour lifting them would not be a good idea. The thanks from the police for their trouble could be getting charged with illegal possession of firearms. If they are not on your FAC then you should not have them. Wasn't recommending that he take them, no doubt anyone found in possession of any firearm they're not supposed to have will be facing some tough questions. I was just making the point that the owner would be in trouble based on his obligations under the terms of his licence - the identity of the thief is irrelevant here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pycoed Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 sometimes I wish I didn't ask for advice on here and that is all I was after not a slating from the likes of you, maybe if you re-read the post you will see that I said it was my neighbour who leaves his guns in the vehicle, meaning next door neighbour, I then stated it was a quiet area the nearest house being 500yds away. For your information I live in a semi detached house is my original post really so difficult to understand? P.S you are the type of person who gets threads locked on here and as I was only after some useful advice and positive input I would appreciate you not trying to stir things up thanks Well, I gave you my advice: mind your own business. You can take it or leave it, that's your prerogative. Over & out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooternick Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 The matter is now sorted, so thanks to all who gave positive and useful advice which applies to most of you, shame the odd one has to try and lower the thread in to a slanging match. I would rather not talk about the outcome of this particularly irresponsible neighbour of mines actions but the matter on this forum can now be considered closed Thankyou for all your input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Whatever you did it is still sorted and that's the main thing No one needs to know anymore than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Ask Kent he will know what to do! He knows everything else! Yep, just ask Kent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 The matter is now sorted, so thanks to all who gave positive and useful advice which applies to most of you, shame the odd one has to try and lower the thread in to a slanging match. I would rather not talk about the outcome of this particularly irresponsible neighbour of mines actions but the matter on this forum can now be considered closed Thankyou for all your input Thats the main thing, For my part if my posts offended - Sorry. I am passionate about shooting and passing it on intact. Quite right to ask for advice - shame about some you received but the problem has been resolved and life moves on. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealchucknorris Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 The matter is now sorted, so thanks to all who gave positive and useful advice which applies to most of you, shame the odd one has to try and lower the thread in to a slanging match. I would rather not talk about the outcome of this particularly irresponsible neighbour of mines actions but the matter on this forum can now be considered closed Thankyou for all your input Glad it's sorted and appears not to have had comeback on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 And people wonder why posts get closed Guy comes on asks for a bit of advice and gets slated, and then people try to pull his post to pieces...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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