Anyone here into firearms?

MacCool · 05-04-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Haven't your legislators read the US Constitution? 2nd Amendment says you can have guns; 10th says the states have no voice in the issue.

Move to Arkansas. We do a background check but it's while-you-wait and only takes 10-15 minutes. We're also an open-carry (no permit) state. We love our guns in Arkansas.

SmoothZ is mistaken. In his state (Minnesota) he only needs a permit to purchase handguns and "assault-style" rifles. A carry permit also serves that function. Shotguns and rifles only require the usual NICS point-of-sale check - no permit required.

Minnesota is also an open-carry state (permit covers open or concealed). Otherwise, Minnesota gun laws are substantially less restrictive than Arkansas.

SmoothZ · 05-04-2014, 01:21 PM

That's all I got.

Oh, one final pic of my new "toy."

SgtGoldy · 05-04-2014, 01:28 PM

I've been looking into the FN Scar 17.... But if I buy that I'll have to buy a badass optic for it too... Im lookin at 5k+

SmoothZ · 05-04-2014, 01:29 PM

It's not that big of a deal for me. I think it took less than 2 weeks to get my card, and I wasn't in a rush to buy anything. I have several guns.

I'm pretty sure the states need some sort of basic requirement to protect their citizens with the background checks. It's federally mandated.

If I'm buying a gun, I've already gone through the checks. Hence, I show my card to the seller when getting the gun.

Minnesotans love their guns, too. Lots of hunters here.

MacCool · 05-04-2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

It's not that big of a deal for me. I think it took less than 2 weeks to get my card, and I wasn't in a rush to buy anything. I have several guns.

I'm pretty sure the states need some sort of basic requirement to protect their citizens with the background checks. It's federally mandated.

If I'm buying a gun, I've already gone through the checks. Hence, I show my card to the seller when getting the gun.

Minnesotans love their guns, too. Lots of hunters here.

You live in Minnesota? If so, you don't need any permit to buy a shotgun or rifle.

SmoothZ · 05-05-2014, 07:18 AM

Hey, Mac. I appreciate your input but you don't have to bust my balls on every post. I didn't realize I had to be extremely specific on what type of guns I can buy. Perhaps I should just delete all my posts here so I can make it my own business and no one else's.

Thanks again for the advice I didn't need or the info I already knew.

MacCool · 05-05-2014, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Hey, Mac. I appreciate your input but you don't have to bust my balls on every post. I didn't realize I had to be extremely specific on what type of guns I can buy. Perhaps I should just delete all my posts here so I can make it my own business and no one else's.

Thanks again for the advice I didn't need or the info I already knew.

You could just delete the inaccurate or misleading ones.

You're right though, I could have just corrected my original post when I figured out you were from Minnesota instead of creating a new post. Sorry about that.

H2O_Doc · 05-05-2014, 09:49 AM

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SouthArk370Z · 05-05-2014, 09:52 AM

Thanks to OWA 1996/VCRA 2006, assaults with cutlery are at an all-time low.

Chuck33079 · 05-05-2014, 09:54 AM

What happens when someone over there assaults someone else with a rock? Are rocks going to be regulated? It's hard to believe that there was a time they were pretty damn close to ruling most of the world.

MacCool · 05-05-2014, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tweek

Is this for real?

Oh yes. Google Offensive Weapons Act. Oddly enough...violent crime in Britain is at an all-time high and significantly exceeds the US on a per capita basis.

Chuck33079 · 05-05-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Oh yes. Google Offensive Weapons Act. Oddly enough...violent crime in Britain is at an all-time high and significantly exceeds the US on a per capita basis.

And there's a huge reason why Britain, and a good chunk of the rest of European countries are having issues. It damn sure isn't because of weapons.

SouthArk370Z · 05-05-2014, 11:49 AM

It sounds trite by now but it's very true: guns (and weapons in general) don't kill people, people kill people.

Humans are smart enough to turn just about any object into a lethal weapon. Sticks and rocks worked great for hundreds of thousands of years ... until some of the other humans got bigger sticks and rocks. The jaw of a donkey has been used as a weapon of mass destruction.

Even if you manage to get rid of everything that could be used as a weapon, we still have our hands, feet, teeth, &c.

Banning weapons and expecting violence to decrease is like banning sex ed and expecting the teen birthrate to decline. Or expecting Communism/Socialism to work in the real world. YMMV

Trips · 05-05-2014, 05:04 PM

AK has already Warned people to STOP with the political references or posts.

Im going to ask that WE get on topic or I'll just CLOSE this and that'll be the end of that.

You guys are pretty much Adults here so Im asking too PLEASE respect your fellow members

That would like this thread to remain open to share gun experiences as well as tips.

This issue is NOT a point of discussion as AK already Warned folks.

Thank You.

I did get to shoot a 45. and a 38. for the first time while out in NM

Danm 45. had a kick

DEpointfive0 · 05-06-2014, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

AK has already Warned people to STOP with the political references or posts.

Im going to ask that WE get on topic or I'll just CLOSE this and that'll be the end of that.

You guys are pretty much Adults here so Im asking too PLEASE respect your fellow members

That would like this thread to remain open to share gun experiences as well as tips.

This issue is NOT a point of discussion as AK already Warned folks.

Thank You.

I did get to shoot a 45. and a 38. for the first time while out in NM

Danm 45. had a kick

we have guns... LOL!

Can we still make fun of the UK's dumb laws? PLEEEEEASE?

Oh, want some kick? Let's go shooting, try out the DEpointfive0 (no homo pun not intended)

05-04-2014, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
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05-04-2014, 01:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	It's not that big of a deal for me. I think it took less than 2 weeks to get my card, and I wasn't in a rush to buy anything. I have several guns. I'm pretty sure the states need some sort of basic requirement to protect their citizens with the background checks. It's federally mandated. If I'm buying a gun, I've already gone through the checks. Hence, I show my card to the seller when getting the gun. Minnesotans love their guns, too. Lots of hunters here. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

05-05-2014, 07:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	Hey, Mac. I appreciate your input but you don't have to bust my balls on every post. I didn't realize I had to be extremely specific on what type of guns I can buy. Perhaps I should just delete all my posts here so I can make it my own business and no one else's. Thanks again for the advice I didn't need or the info I already knew. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

05-05-2014, 09:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	It sounds trite by now but it's very true: guns (and weapons in general) don't kill people, people kill people. Humans are smart enough to turn just about any object into a lethal weapon. Sticks and rocks worked great for hundreds of thousands of years ... until some of the other humans got bigger sticks and rocks. The jaw of a donkey has been used as a weapon of mass destruction. Even if you manage to get rid of everything that could be used as a weapon, we still have our hands, feet, teeth, &c. Banning weapons and expecting violence to decrease is like banning sex ed and expecting the teen birthrate to decline. Or expecting Communism/Socialism to work in the real world. YMMV __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 05-05-2014 at 11:51 AM.

05-05-2014, 05:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	AK has already Warned people to STOP with the political references or posts. Im going to ask that WE get on topic or I'll just CLOSE this and that'll be the end of that. You guys are pretty much Adults here so Im asking too PLEASE respect your fellow members That would like this thread to remain open to share gun experiences as well as tips. This issue is NOT a point of discussion as AK already Warned folks. Thank You. I did get to shoot a 45. and a 38. for the first time while out in NM Danm 45. had a kick __________________