Do you own a firearm?

[johns0]

I used to own a 22 rifle but only used it in alberta for clearing groundhogs.

[redwudz]

Several pistols, a few rifles and a shotgun, and a couple of black powder pistols. I was raised around guns, so keep a small collection. Working on my concealed carry permit at present.

And though johnsO didn't mention it, please keep this poll non-political.

[edDV]

Some days bears come to visit.

[MJA]

Glock 17
Russian made SKS

9mm Makarov

[Noahtuck]

I was wondering what if you have more than 1 type ?
But then it let me check more than one box.

Rifles, Pistols, Shotgun, ect.

[fritzi93]

There's no "All of the Above", so I chose "Other".

Trapguns (competition shotguns), a hunting shotgun, a deer rifle (8 mm), and my Father's old service 1911A1 .45 cal. Only the shotguns get used much any more. My last deer about gave me a heart attack getting him out of the woods, so that's enough of that. And my carry permit has lapsed, dunno if I'll renew again.

I live in a state that has a policy of "shall issue" for concealed carry. That is, if you're not a felon or under a restraining order, you can get one. Dunno if there are training requirements now, but when I first got mine there weren't, so I'm grandfathered in. I do have NRA handgun certification though.

Handguns are remarkably dangerous in untrained hands. Dangerous to everyone nearby, including the one holding it. I'm talking about muzzle discipline mostly but not exclusively. I don't practice much with the Colt any more and have little reason to carry, so I've let it lapse. Handguns require regular serious practice. Forget what you've seen in the movies, most people who own a pistol are barely good enough with it to hit a barn from the inside. I have several friends who are policemen (some are retired) and they're a bit better, but not very good nevertheless. One is very good indeed, but he practices constantly and shoots in competitions.

[kato51]

Phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range.

[netmask56]

This is especially a USA, Switzerland or Israel poll and maybe a few others? Unless you belong to a shooters club, a farmer or in security doesn't much apply in Oz although I had a .303 as a young lad 60 years ago Knives are the big thing in Oz so maybe a poll for us peaceful non gun carrying cultures might be interesting "Do you carry a BIG knife!"

[johns0]

There's no "All of the Above", so I chose "Other".

I did make the poll so you could of checked all of the them.

[ricoman]

2 pistols, 9mm & 22, a 12 ga. shotgun, a 22 rifle and 2 pellet guns (rifles). Oh, and a 50 caliber black powder rifle. Of course I have taken handgun safety and hunting firearms courses as required in CT. I have a handgun permit and hunting license.

[freebird73717]

I'm a gun totin' redneck! Got me a purty rifle I do.

ps
I knew fritzi would jump at this poll!

[SingSing]

Yoda owns a light saber.

[usually_quiet]

No guns. I live in a low-crime suburb and don't hunt or target shoot.

[anaboland]

Would like to have the right to own a handgun of my choice if i desired one, but here in the Uk you can't carry a knife of any sort without running the risk of ending up behind bars...

[sambat]

No - but I have a short arm.

[TJK1911]

Since the OP is Candian, what's the difference there between an airgun and a pellet gun? The terms are loosely interchangeable here in the US.

Also, at 266 votes, 53% say "none." Surprising, but I guess that leaves more for me.

[usually_quiet]

Since the OP is Candian, what's the difference there between an airgun and a pellet gun? The terms are loosely interchangeable here in the US.

Also, at 266 votes, 53% say "none." Surprising, but I guess that leaves more for me.

According to the statistics I have seen 60% of US households don't own firearms. I'm surprised that the percentage isn't a little higher since this website has members in countries where gun ownership is more restricted.

[fritzi93]

I'm a gun totin' redneck! Got me a purty rifle I do.

ps
I knew fritzi would jump at this poll!

Yeah, I have a few. Not as many as I used to though. Had to sell some of them to get my trap guns, either of which is worth more than all but one of our cars. (A Krieghoff KX-5 and a K-80). My widow can sell them when I'm safely dead. As for the others, if I haven't shot them in 2-3 years, I find them another home. Down to 7 now I think, I'll have to check.

Airguns vs. pellet guns? Usually they're both.

[Moontrash]

use to hunt quite a bit but never owned a gun/pistol/rifle...i always had friends who had extra ones lying around so i borrowed all the rifles i needed...never a need to buy one

[Ollie6431]

One BFG

[classfour]

Who's Askin????


Just Kiddin.

I thinned the herd several years back. Had a Glock Model 19 - trigger safety made me nervous.

1. Colt 1991-A1 (model 1911 used for Army evaluation, lost to Barretta in competition - nice piece) .45 will still knock down bad guys better than any 9 mm.
2. Chinese SKS. Pulled the ugly blonde stock, replaced with fiberglass folder made in Versailles, KY. ATS; added 30 round mags; flash suppressor (kicks like a mule).
3. Ruger 10-22, .22 caliber; walnut stock; no mods - giving to son for varmint hunting - nail driver.
4. Winchester Model 1890, circa 1905; Octagonal Barrel, hasn't been fired since 1970; pump action. Holding for son; hand me down from father.

[fritzi93]

@classfour:

Nice, that Winchester I suspect is worth some dough if it's in reasonable shape.

Chinese SKS? Hell, I had one of those. One very hot day at the range it started to burst fire, 3-4 shots at a time. Tried it again, same thing. I thought maybe it was a combination of the rifle getting very hot from rapid fire, along with the fact it was very dirty at the time, therefore the sear wasn't re-engaging. Other guys at the range looked at me funny. Hey, I didn't modify it to do that, honest! That would of course be illegal. Got rid of it shortly after that.