Open Carry in the Bush

[welsh]

Be very careful about what you say as you might be into defamation of character territory.Your first warning.

Sorry, Gilroy, but you can't defame a person identified only by a screen name.

[Gilroy]

Sorry, Gilroy, but you can't defame a person identified only by a screen name.

Thats OK the tone of my sentence might make the moderators take notice that this guy is up to his old tricks, he,s already upset a few and will eventually sulk off back to where he came from.


OMG he,s now posting more stuff on the hunting lodge.

Iggy

"There is no place in Canada for hunters with handguns, I hope they keep it that way, as a matter of fact I'm sure they will. There are places in the USA where you can hunt with a handgun, may I suggest if it is such a strong urge, you go there.

You are allowed your opinion, I'm allowed mine, and if you don't want to hear an opposing view, don't ask the question"

[welsh]

.... you can insult a person identified only by a screen name, which would violate the rules of the board....

[topher]

IMHO I disagree. Some HG owners just collect. Few go to the range on occasion and shoot. Cops are gaurunteed to handle their service gun twice a day.[/QUOTE]

Handle it? Oh.. you mean putting their booster on and then putting the gun in the holster and end of removing gun? Ya.... that's gun knowledge alright.... I know a few collectors... they "handle" their guns very regular....
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[KawarthaGoose]

Actually I didn't give my opinion on the subject as my opinion doesn't matter...

[QUOTE=greatwhite;854808]However you have specifically said you do not stand with others. I support ALL gun owners. YOU pick and choose.

[jaycee]

# 9 , I would like to have my old 44 Mag . back it was very accurate with my hand loads , as for a .22 I already have one , S&W MDLE 41 with two barrels , 5 1/2 inch heavy bull barrel w/ extended sight, and 7 inch barrel with compensator and additional weights.

[greatwhite]

You are aware that the Police lose more guns every year then private owners right. Don't believe me look it up.


IMHO I disagree. Some HG owners just collect. Few go to the range on occasion and shoot. Cops are gaurunteed to handle their service gun twice a day. You said majority versed in the use of. I would agree that the average HG owner probably has more knowledge of HG's overall but in use of I doubt it. If you consider that the number of reported accidents to the number of cops the percentage is very low.

I hunt with cops and they don't pretend to know anything about guns other than their service issue and the ones that they hunt with. I trust their muzzle integrity more than a once a year deer hunter. I do know that some out there are cocky and have false comfort around guns too.

About them failing tests ya I have heard it happens. Bad apples in every bunch. It's a provincial standard. If you miss one shot you fail and redo till you pass. I would appreciate to know that they are failing and getting the training they need as opposed to being pushed through or the test made easier.

I think we should have a practical for Hunter Safety like they do in some states. Standard target and distance. I can't believe that the practical here is classroom unless you get some of the better opportunities out there where they take you on the range.

I don't think that the bush carry is a bad idea but if it ever does come true (more open I mean ) I hope there is more than a written and dry test.[/QUOTE]

[Mdiddi]

Bluebulldog I can't find those stats but would be interested. Not being condescending just curious. I tried to search range accidents but came up mostly south of the border. I would say that by the time the average cop leaves the academy they would fire more than a black badge certification. I dont think a cop in an average career would shoot as much as an active Ipsc shooter does in one year. There are accidents in Ppc and Ipsc too just like hunting. Scary to me to think that the first time someone EVER shoots a gun I could be in a tree stand a kilometer away. Having someone stand over your shoulder testing you could create nerves for some that could recreate the idea of seeing your first aninimal and pointing at it with a high powered rifle. I love to introduce people to all disciplines of shooting and hunting. I love the reaction of surprise when someone fires a handgun, shotgun, or high power rifle for the first time. I think firearm ownership is a privilege and no I don't want to make it cost prohibitive but just a safe as possible. We all read stories here of accidents and if a test would prevent one than all the money spent is worth it.

Topher if you look closely at my post I acknowledged that most HG owners have more "knowledge" than cops. I had said that in the "use" of firearms I would give cops an edge. They point guns at people not paper and the consequences of missing are a lot greater. I do acknowledge that a decent Ipsc shooter would probably do better .

About the bush gun. I took a Kel Tech SU16 in the bush with me frequently for coyotes and to go to bait stations. I was once told by a cop that you can't take an AR except to a range. It looked big and scary like an AR but he didn't know the difference. I know they have a lot to learn.

[Goosesniper]

Sorry. No disrespect to anyone, but i see a lot of comments here that are really left wing. Isn't that the liberal view of of the issue. Ban them all. I don't think I have to worry about someone taking it. I generally don't have to worry about like minded individuals carrying. Are not most crimes committed with illegal guns. Me owning a side arm. I can guarantee you it is not going to get in the wrong hands, misplaced or misused. Why should I be penalized? How should I say it. "I want one". But current laws are too strict to make it worth while.

[Mdiddi]

You are aware that the Police lose more guns every year then private owners right. Don't believe me look it up.
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[/QUOTE]

I tried. Do you have a source? I didn't know that. Including break and enters and range thefts?