Open Carry in the Bush

[GoldenLakePete]

LOL Welsh . It is funny you mention Yonge and it happens regular because Yonge is an extension of #11 highway but heah I know where you mean the GTA . Well there actually was a gunshop on Yonge St although I'm not sure it still is and a friend of mine bought a rifle and we walked just down the street to my parked truck and jumped in it and headed for home . Nothing encased . True story . I actually get a chuckle when some of my friends from the south or even some not get all panicky and encase and trigger lock when we get into the vehicle . Daylight hours there is no need for using a case nor is it law to lock it . North of Novar you can even walk down the road with it loaded .

TD

I believe that was Hallams. it was 1960 - I was 18, 1st paycheque burning a hole in my pocket ($60). Walked past Hallams. They had an original flintlock Kentucky Long Rifle in the window. I had to go in to look at it. It was $300. Might as well have been 3 million! I sighed and went to walk out.

A salesman saw me and let me handle the Kentucky anyway. When I told him I couldn't possibly afford it he asked how much I could afford. $60. He brought out an old (but in near mint condition) Belgian percussion smoothbore Trade Musket. The gun, a pound of powder, a box of old Eley percussion caps, a bag of shot for $60!

I walked up Yonge St. openly carrying my treasures to meet my sister who was giving me a ride home.

[Gilroy]

I believe that was Hallams. it was 1960 - I was 18, 1st paycheque burning a hole in my pocket ($60). Walked past Hallams. They had an original flintlock Kentucky Long Rifle in the window. I had to go in to look at it. It was $300. Might as well have been 3 million! I sighed and went to walk out.

A salesman saw me and let me handle the Kentucky anyway. When I told him I couldn't possibly afford it he asked how much I could afford. $60. He brought out an old (but in near mint condition) Belgian percussion smoothbore Trade Musket. The gun, a pound of powder, a box of old Eley percussion caps, a bag of shot for $60!

I walked up Yonge St. openly carrying my treasures to meet my sister who was giving me a ride home.

Any of you guys remember Halman and Hickey on Dawes Road.Bought my Rem 870 Wingmaster from those guys.

[B525]

Any of you guys remember Halman and Hickey on Dawes Road.Bought my Rem 870 Wingmaster from those guys.

I bought a coupe of handguns from them in the mid 70's. B525

[GoldenLakePete]

Any of you guys remember Halman and Hickey on Dawes Road.Bought my Rem 870 Wingmaster from those guys.

Spent a whole lot of money at Holman & Hickey! Also West End & Weston Gun Shop on Dundas West, GUNCO when it was in Toronto (and Ottawa), Griffin's Guns and Antiques in Lakefield, Ellwood Epps when it was in Clinton, Smith's Gun Shop in Hazeldean... Good thing I had an understanding wife!

[huntaway]

I took the bus across town (0.10C) when I was a youngster and arrived at KMart. Bought myself a brand new shiny single shot Cooey, two boxes of shells and a gun case. Paid at the cash. Put the gun in the case and proceeded to the bus stop. Got on the bus for the ride home. Bus driver said to me. You get a new gun son? Me all proud said Yes sir!
Try that today.

HA

[400bigbear]

Mention of bus brings back some memories . I travelled through much of the province via greyhound with two guns in my case going hunting . A few stubbed their toe on it sitting in the aisle . It doesn't seem that long ago either and we even smoked and sipped on a mickey of southern or rye . LOL It really doesn't seem that long ago either but guess it was . LOL

TD

[Gilroy]

I took the bus across town (0.10C) when I was a youngster and arrived at KMart. Bought myself a brand new shiny single shot Cooey, two boxes of shells and a gun case. Paid at the cash. Put the gun in the case and proceeded to the bus stop. Got on the bus for the ride home. Bus driver said to me. You get a new gun son? Me all proud said Yes sir!
Try that today.

HA

Well we do still provide a Big Mac,fries and coffee in the overnight lock up before your arrival in court the next morning.LOL

[greatwhite]

when I was a teen I traveled back and forth in the late 1980's to NB and NS I i use to carry my guns right on the Princes of Arcadia Ferry boat between Saint John NB and Digby NS. I would bring my shot gun and rifle in a case. Others on board use to ask to see what guns I used including the Captain.

I doubt if I could carry them on board anymore.

[Gilroy]

when I was a teen I traveled back and forth in the late 1980's to NB and NS I i use to carry my guns right on the Princes of Arcadia Ferry boat between Saint John NB and Digby NS. I would bring my shot gun and rifle in a case. Others on board use to ask to see what guns I used including the Captain.

I doubt if I could carry them on board anymore.

No Jim me lad not unless you like Big Macs,french fries and coffee.

[greatwhite]

WTF hunh

No Jim me lad not unless you like Big Macs,french fries and coffee.