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Post by puffy on Nov 2, 2020 22:22:08 GMT -5
A bit hard to believe but according to statics. This year Americans have bought 17 million guns..That's more than any other year,and the year isn't over.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 2, 2020 23:25:34 GMT -5
I’m doing my part!
The more the merrier, and as people learn how much it is to shoot, the resistance to those that think we should be disarmed, grows.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 3, 2020 0:06:06 GMT -5
I haven't bought any guns except for the 3 in January. I think I have things under control. 😎
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 3, 2020 10:23:17 GMT -5
Estimates of how many guns there are in the US vary widely. From something like 300 million to 600 million. No doubt somewhere in between, but it’s pretty likely there is at least ONE gun for every man, woman, and child in our country.
Robert Heinline said that an armed society is a polite society. Doesn’t seem to be turning out that way.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 3, 2020 11:26:41 GMT -5
Estimates of how many guns there are in the US vary widely. From something like 300 million to 600 million. No doubt somewhere in between, but it’s pretty likely there is at least ONE gun for every man, woman, and child in our country. Robert Heinline said that an armed society is a polite society. Doesn’t seem to be turning out that way. Just wait. RAH is probably spinning in his grave. |
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Post by tr on Nov 3, 2020 14:29:45 GMT -5
I contributed. I bought two this year.....so far.
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Post by bigwoolie on Nov 3, 2020 15:31:49 GMT -5
Estimates of how many guns there are in the US vary widely. From something like 300 million to 600 million. No doubt somewhere in between, but it’s pretty likely there is at least ONE gun for every man, woman, and child in our country. Robert Heinline said that an armed society is a polite society. Doesn’t seem to be turning out that way. Oh, I dont know. The rudeness, riots and such are mostly in the parts of the country with the strictest gun control, thus the least armed people. Ever been to a gunshow? Them folks are more polite than about any church Ive ever been to. 😁😎 |
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Post by Gandalf on Nov 3, 2020 17:02:03 GMT -5
Only bought 1 this year, so far, but thinking about a couple more.
Bought a lot of accessories though - scopes, sights, magazines, holsters, .....
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 3, 2020 17:14:01 GMT -5
Estimates of how many guns there are in the US vary widely. From something like 300 million to 600 million. No doubt somewhere in between, but it’s pretty likely there is at least ONE gun for every man, woman, and child in our country. Robert Heinline said that an armed society is a polite society. Doesn’t seem to be turning out that way. Oh, I dont know. The rudeness, riots and such are mostly in the parts of the country with the strictest gun control, thus the least armed people. Ever been to a gunshow? Them folks are more polite than about any church Ive ever been to. 😁😎 The NRA Convention in Houston was wonderful. 80k people of a dozen races all having a great time together. |
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Post by jay on Nov 3, 2020 17:14:42 GMT -5
Thank goodness I have a complete collection of .599 Belchfire Magnum squirrel guns stashed away.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 3, 2020 17:17:30 GMT -5
Thank goodness I have a complete collection of .599 Belchfire Magnum squirrel guns stashed away. I'm not familiar with that one. How is the power compared to the H&h 700 Magnum? |
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Post by jay on Nov 3, 2020 17:23:43 GMT -5
Thank goodness I have a complete collection of .599 Belchfire Magnum squirrel guns stashed away. I'm not familiar with that one. How is the power compared to the H&h 700 Magnum? Well, you can shoot the Belchfires without having to use the optional mount and wheels to hold it up...but I wouldn't recommend it. The rounds cost about $11 each, too, which makes plinking a bit difficult. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 3, 2020 17:29:02 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with that one. How is the power compared to the H&h 700 Magnum? Well, you can shoot the Belchfires without having to use the optional mount and wheels to hold it up...but I wouldn't recommend it. The rounds cost about $11 each, too, which makes plinking a bit difficult. With the 700 H&H you have to have a gun bearer. Buy you can turn him over and use him for a bipod, so there's that. 😉 |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 3, 2020 19:10:06 GMT -5
While we’re sharing true stories... I’ve hunted muzzle loaders for years. Long range. VERY long range. I pack a little salt in with the powder to preserve the meat ‘til I can get there.
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Post by username on Nov 3, 2020 19:20:19 GMT -5
I thought everyone lost their guns in tragic boating accidents? Must be why sales are so high all the replacements.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 3, 2020 19:20:41 GMT -5
While we’re sharing true stories... I’ve hunted muzzle loaders for years. Long range. VERY long range. I pack a little salt in with the powder to preserve the meat ‘til I can get there. I've been hunting the small Texas whitetails for years with the hot-loaded 45/70. By the time I get to the critter it's cleaned, wrapped and ready for the freezer. 😉🤡😎 |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 3, 2020 19:31:14 GMT -5
While we’re sharing true stories... I’ve hunted muzzle loaders for years. Long range. VERY long range. I pack a little salt in with the powder to preserve the meat ‘til I can get there. I've been hunting the small Texas whitetails for years with the hot-loaded 45/70. By the time I get to the critter it's cleaned, wrapped and ready for the freezer. 😉🤡😎 I believe you. My ‘06 filets ‘em and has a plate ready for me. No napkins though. (As we used to say, “Roll up the pants, boys! It’s too late to save the shoes!”) Fun, though. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 3, 2020 19:32:18 GMT -5
I've been hunting the small Texas whitetails for years with the hot-loaded 45/70. By the time I get to the critter it's cleaned, wrapped and ready for the freezer. 😉🤡😎 I believe you. My ‘06 filets ‘em and has a plate ready for me. No napkins though. (As we used to say, “Roll up the pants, boys! It’s too late to save the shoes!”) Fun, though. I really miss deer camp. 😩 |
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Post by exbenedict on Nov 4, 2020 14:08:38 GMT -5
Estimates of how many guns there are in the US vary widely. From something like 300 million to 600 million. No doubt somewhere in between, but it’s pretty likely there is at least ONE gun for every man, woman, and child in our country. Robert Heinline said that an armed society is a polite society. Doesn’t seem to be turning out that way. Heinlein was a devout socialist. Love his books, but still... |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 4, 2020 16:24:13 GMT -5
Estimates of how many guns there are in the US vary widely. From something like 300 million to 600 million. No doubt somewhere in between, but it’s pretty likely there is at least ONE gun for every man, woman, and child in our country. Robert Heinline said that an armed society is a polite society. Doesn’t seem to be turning out that way. Heinlein was a devout socialist. Love his books, but still... RAH was a complicated man. In his youth he was a socialist, a lot of it was from the attacks on labor, robber barons, the Great Depression and other similar factors. Later in life he was more conservative, particularly because of his wife and friends. But his books, where he could free his mind, are the most effective Libertarian literature out there. He had strong libertarian ideas. And he was absolutely against communists. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 4, 2020 17:09:37 GMT -5
It has been said... If you are not a rebel when you are young, you have no heart; if you are not a conservative when you are older, you have no brain.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2020 18:36:13 GMT -5
Only bought 1 this year, so far, but thinking about a couple more. Bought a lot of accessories though - scopes, sights, magazines, holsters, ..... I've bought zero and sold seven - all hand-guns. Hated to do it, but when the income stopped I figured I could only shoot one at a time. I do admit to sprucing up the remaining ones - new Keith Brown grips for my 1954 Colt 3-5-7 and a .357 Sig slide and barrel for my P320. Still not breathing dirt, so no complaints! |
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Post by bigwoolie on Nov 4, 2020 20:15:42 GMT -5
It has been said... If you are not a rebel when you are young, you have no heart; if you are not a conservative when you are older, you have no brain. Winston Churchill |
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Post by exbenedict on Nov 5, 2020 9:40:36 GMT -5
It has been said... If you are not a rebel when you are young, you have no heart; if you are not a conservative when you are older, you have no brain. I would disagree with everything in that statement. |
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Post by exbenedict on Nov 5, 2020 9:42:06 GMT -5
Heinlein was a devout socialist. Love his books, but still... RAH was a complicated man. In his youth he was a socialist, a lot of it was from the attacks on labor, robber barons, the Great Depression and other similar factors. Later in life he was more conservative, particularly because of his wife and friends. But his books, where he could free his mind, are the most effective Libertarian literature out there. He had strong libertarian ideas. And he was absolutely against communists. I didn't say communist, I said socialist. Two different things. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 5, 2020 9:43:00 GMT -5
RAH was a complicated man. In his youth he was a socialist, a lot of it was from the attacks on labor, robber barons, the Great Depression and other similar factors. Later in life he was more conservative, particularly because of his wife and friends. But his books, where he could free his mind, are the most effective Libertarian literature out there. He had strong libertarian ideas. And he was absolutely against communists. I didn't say communist, I said socialist. Two different things. I know the difference and if you read what I wrote you would realize that. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 5, 2020 9:44:50 GMT -5
It has been said... If you are not a rebel when you are young, you have no heart; if you are not a conservative when you are older, you have no brain. I would disagree with everything in that statement. Seems to be accurate to me. Maybe you are just "different". |
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Post by sparks on Nov 5, 2020 9:47:49 GMT -5
Ding ding ding. Everyone back to your corner. We are already tiptoeing down the "politics" path. Let's keep this on track gentleman.
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Post by exbenedict on Nov 5, 2020 10:09:05 GMT -5
I would disagree with everything in that statement. Seems to be accurate to me. Maybe you are just "different". Define "different". Please. Feel free to say what you actually mean. I would love to know. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 5, 2020 10:12:20 GMT -5
Seems to be accurate to me. Maybe you are just "different". Define "different". Please. Feel free to say what you actually mean. I would love to know. Sorry, not allowed. 🤠 |
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