So, he's an Untouchables fan.You used a lot of words ending in -ness in that last post...friggin showoff.....damn Ohio-ans...I tell ya......
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So, he's an Untouchables fan.You used a lot of words ending in -ness in that last post...friggin showoff.....damn Ohio-ans...I tell ya......
Reading this makes me want to apply for a handgun but what reason would I give on the application form up here in Canada?I'm planning to take a basic firearms safety (hmm, sounds like an oxymoron. ) course with a friend. I've always liked guns, especially handguns, and have a small collection, most of which I've never fired. I figure if I'm serious about home defense I need to become proficient in a gun's use in order to feel confident I know what I'm doing with it. I believe in education, and know that I'll learn much more in a short period of time in a class than I'd ever learn on my own.
I have no idea what Canadian gun laws require, but if guns are legal there at all and you want one go for it! Your reason could be home defense, yes?Reading this makes me want to apply for a handgun but what reason would I give on the application form up here in Canada?
"because all my American friends have one"?? (our laws are pretty strict regarding hand guns)
I have handled weapons in the past but never really thought about getting my own personal firearm so perhaps I will see what the laws are like here around that.I have no idea what Canadian gun laws require, but if guns are legal there at all and you want one go for it! Your reason could be home defense, yes?
I'm planning to take a basic firearms safety (hmm, sounds like an oxymoron. ) course with a friend. I've always liked guns, especially handguns, and have a small collection, most of which I've never fired. I figure if I'm serious about home defense I need to become proficient in a gun's use in order to feel confident I know what I'm doing with it. I believe in education, and know that I'll learn much more in a short period of time in a class than I'd ever learn on my own.
I'll editorialize just a bit here.I'm planning to take a basic firearms safety (hmm, sounds like an oxymoron. ) course with a friend. I've always liked guns, especially handguns, and have a small collection, most of which I've never fired. I figure if I'm serious about home defense I need to become proficient in a gun's use in order to feel confident I know what I'm doing with it. I believe in education, and know that I'll learn much more in a short period of time in a class than I'd ever learn on my own.
...it's only coz I used them multi-syllable werds ain't it????....dammit, I forgot Eliot Ness!!!!....You used a lot of words ending in -ness in that last post...friggin showoff.....damn Ohio-ans...I tell ya......
My neighbor has a dog who, if he's outside, is very effective. But they bring him in overnight, and that's the time of day I'd be most wary. I have no children, and rarely is anyone else in my house, let alone anyone with kids, so my concern in that regard is minimal. However, I hear you and am mindful of how to protect kids if/when. And there are a variety of ways to avoid a child getting his/her hands on a gun that's loaded.I'll editorialize just a bit here.
The most effective home defense is a dog. Doesn't even have to be a big dog. Just an early warning system that deters the home invader and sends them somewhere else for easier pickin's.
A firearm is effective for home defense, particularly if you're willing to kill whoever the home invader is, whether it's a serial killer or a drunk college student or a kid walking into the wrong house. It's also an attractive hazard for kids to play with, and mishandling can be deadly. That's why I don't have one. For me, the potential detriments outweigh the potential benefits. (Got a dog, though, and some things that would hurt if I used them on someone.)
But yes, if the formula works for you, a firearms safety and handling course is essential. To my thinking, it should be required.
I hear you. I have some personal stories from gun owner friends that make me question the wisdom of it, even when defending the home, even when the weapon is secure. But that's just me, and I'm not trying to debate it.My neighbor has a dog who, if he's outside, is very effective. But they bring him in overnight, and that's the time of day I'd be most wary. I have no children, and rarely is anyone else in my house, let alone anyone with kids, so my concern in that regard is minimal. However, I hear you and am mindful of how to protect kids if/when. And there are a variety of ways to avoid a child getting his/her hands on a gun that's loaded.
I certainly hope and pray that I never as long as I live have to shoot someone. They say that if someone's in one's home and has a gun, which is the only scenario I can think of wherein a homeowner should fire a weapon at home, one must shoot to kill. This is one of the reasons for the gun safety course. I imagine they'll reinforce that particular idea, which is necessary due to one's inability to guarantee wounding someone sufficiently to prevent otherwise counter attack; and, if I'm trained I'll best feel confident in the unfortunate situation.
Boy do I hope I never ever have to. Honestly, not sure I could unless a loved one was being abused or was otherwise in serious danger.I hear you. I have some personal stories from gun owner friends that make me question the wisdom of it, even when defending the home, even when the weapon is secure. But that's just me, and I'm not trying to debate it.
Absolutely, if you pick it up, be prepared to shoot, and if you shoot, be prepared to kill. Shooting to disarm or wound is a Hollywood thing. When you fire at someone, you go center mass. And even then, be prepared to miss and fire again. Nerves tend to affect one at such a time.
Maybe - that's his story anyway!
I'll editorialize just a bit here.
The most effective home defense is a dog. Doesn't even have to be a big dog. Just an early warning system that deters the home invader and sends them somewhere else for easier pickin's.
A firearm is effective for home defense, particularly if you're willing to kill whoever the home invader is, whether it's a serial killer or a drunk college student or a kid walking into the wrong house. It's also an attractive hazard for kids to play with, and mishandling can be deadly. That's why I don't have one. For me, the potential detriments outweigh the potential benefits. (Got a dog, though, and some things that would hurt if I used them on someone.)
I do like my dog. She is great for early warning defense. I wouldn't ever start just randomly putting rounds thru someone if they were in my house. I have a escalation of force plan in my head. I can't really think of any good reason someone would break into my house without meaning to do it, but I'm still going to try and give someone chance to get on the floor. Comply...or else....You have to get thru me to get to my wife and son and one way or the other......ya ain't gettin' thru me....if I'm still breathing that is.....
But yes, if the formula works for you, a firearms safety and handling course is essential. To my thinking, it should be required.
Several. Mix of handguns and rifles mostly with a few shotguns I've collected. My baby is a Colt LE6920. It's the civilian version of the military M4 rifle. I've installed a Piccadilly rail that holds an Eotech holographic red dot sight and a 4X magnifier scope for longer range shooting. It's taken me a few years to get it built like I want but at 350-500 yards, it's absolutely dead on accurate, even using the iron sights. Sigh....now I want to go to the range......Haha! my man and I are like that as well. Do you have many guns or just one?
.454 Casull blew up? That'll ruin your day. That's a lotta handgun sir...or more like a hand cannon...sounds like a plan. could tell you a story about a .454 i blew up...or about the time I shot myself in the head...not on purpose...and to no effect good thing, hey? i'm one of those yoopers w/hard-headed finnish roots. i've heard of one...in texas I think. gun-site? anyway, there's some really great defensive gun-use schools available.
.454 Casull blew up? That'll ruin your day. That's a lotta handgun sir...or more like a hand cannon...
...in one way or another-you have all stated how I feel...I like it when I can roll in from work...flip open the lap-top and check on my other family...despite my flippancy, goofiness and occasional churlishness-this Board is sacred to me...I have made better friends here, than most any other time in my life...there is a connection here, that if I don't "tune in" on a regular basis-I start getting actual withdrawal symptoms...this group means that much to me....and I like dreaming of spreading chunky peanut butter on Danie...
No, she likes creamy.
Too bad, I already ate all kinds of peanut butter!!!!...ohhhh, it'll be creamy when I'm done....
Boy do I hope I never ever have to. Honestly, not sure I could unless a loved one was being abused or was otherwise in serious danger.
.a homeowner should fire a weapon at home, one must shoot to kill