demonwolf444 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 We (speaking as a representative of firearms uk) have run at least one of these petitions which have been heavily publicized online, through new media, through basc and the countryside alliance online and in their respective magazines reaching out to hundreds of thousands of people as well as devoting a huge amount of our personal time contacting clubs and lobbying mp's while the response to these petitions are generally improving over time the real issue is about bringing together shooting sportsmen of all kinds to support each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Done, took all of a few minutes. If you enjoy shooting then it shouldn't matter which discipline you enjoy, you should support the petition because it strengthens shooting in general. You would think that with the membership of the British shooting associations then it should be easy to force a parliamentary debate. I wish you the best of luck and I would request that all the shooting associations send out the petition to their membership. Do people not remember how much fun pistol shooting was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Can I hunt with one this time please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Can I hunt with one this time please? if you live in the usa yes,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 if you live in the usa yes,. But I want to hunt here with one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenduri Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Done but it is a waste of time. i remember filling in the last handgun one which got to 10,000 and the response simply was "We have no plans to change anything" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul sullivan Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Done: 1046 now👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Just got my missus and dad to sign. Two more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabpeter Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 THEBIGMAN gets it right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman1997 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Signed. Emailed link to friends and shared on facebook Over 1'200 now but doubt we will even hit 10'000 never mind 100'000! Any smart ideas on how to get people to see this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srspower Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabpeter Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Only way I can see to get this to the max is to Email the link to family and friends, whether shooters or not, any forums/organisations etc. 100,000 is a tall order, but with the number of shooters from the various disciplines out there, IF we all pull together, its got to be possible! This is not my petition BTW, but I have been very disappointed with the response to previous petitions, I just thought I'd shout it out! Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye18 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 a few other ideas.Could have stalls at the entrance to every game fair and clay shooting centre in the country and get folks to put pen to paper,plus magazines like gunmart etc could have a printed slip you fill in and post off.circulate slips at gun clubs for people and their families to fill in.Basc and other organisations could do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman1997 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 sites like this also help. i am only on this shooting site. But im sure some of you guys are on other ones too. if you are you should post it on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabpeter Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 The count so far is not particularly encouraging is it. At just over 1500, this is going to be a tough one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm in a teacup Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Do people not remember how much fun pistol shooting was! I signed even though I can think of nothing more boring than pistol shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) I signed even though I can think of nothing more boring than pistol shooting. But the main thing is you signed it regardless 👍 as I would for any shooting discipline that I may not participate in or enjoy. Edited August 22, 2015 by Livefast123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) I signed even though I can think of nothing more boring than pistol shooting. What's boring about it. ? Looks like fun to me. 24 stages of the 2013 IPSC European Handgun ... - YouTube Edited August 22, 2015 by ordnance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm in a teacup Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 I've been shooting them regularly for the last decade, the novelty soon wears off. If I didnt have to do it for work then I wouldnt ever bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 I've been shooting them regularly for the last decade, the novelty soon wears off. If I didnt have to do it for work then I wouldnt ever bother. I wouldn't call it a novelty, just like i wouldn't call shooting clays or any other type of shooting a novelty Its just another shooting discipline, that some will enjoy and some won't. Like you I have being shooting handguns for years and still enjoy it, just like i enjoy shooting clays etc. I asume you enjoy some types of shooting that others might find boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm in a teacup Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Before you start to flame me I am a supporter of others shooting pistols even though I choose not to do it without getting paid for it. I just commented that I dont find shooting pistols fun after someone stated that they did and then you commented on why I found it boring and then posted a video. To be honest I dont want a pigeon watch witch hunt against me on here as I rarely post as I just joined to read a few of the wildfowling posts and ask a few questions. Edited August 22, 2015 by storm in a teacup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 What's boring about it. ? Looks like fun to me. 24 stages of the 2013 IPSC European Handgun ... - YouTube Wow... there's some pretty dodgy range safety going on at 2.20 mark. Not sure that's such a great advert considering they're the top European shooters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Before you start to flame me I am a supporter of others shooting pistols even though I choose not to do it without getting paid for it. I just commented that I dont find shooting pistols fun after someone stated that they did and then you commented on why I found it boring and then posted a video. I know you said you signed the petition. You didn't say you you did not find shooting pistols fun, but that you couldn't think of anything more boring. Thats fine i was just pointing out that others do and find it fun, no witch hunt intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Done. I was #1559. I will ask loads of other shooters that I know to sign the petition. Some people don't like to get involved with anything which involves putting their name or personal information down as they feel that they have been put on a list. (Don't tell them Pike). This is where the shooting organisations should be taking the lead. This is some of the reason why I am not in basc anymore because they are a waste of time. They don't get to grips with the things that they should be doing and being a complete thorn in the side of government. Look what Joanna Lumley did for the Ghurkas. Single handedly took the government to task over it and beat them into a shamed submission. The woman should have been given a medal or something. Showing bravery and fearlessness in the face of the enemy. Not like basc. Don't rock the boat chaps or we won't be invited to tea and sandwiches anymore. Lilly livered bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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