Open Carry in the Bush

[Tactical870]

Gilroy- Was it Holman, or Hickeys son who was the gunsmith on Straughan above the old OPP Lakeshore garage? Real nice guy but kinda noisy in the garage when he was firings own into the water tank...
The gun vault where all the seized, turned in guns were kept was also on the same floor. Never seen so many old Cooeys and SMLEs in one spot. Even had a sled mount water cooled Browning in there one day....

John Holman is still a practicing gunsmith. He works the gun counter at SAIL in Oshawa now.

[skull]

Here you go guys, we should learn from them

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ELyG9V1SY

[Found]

I don’t think that long guns should be allowed, everyone should hunt and target practice with a pistol as there range is a lot shorter.This would be safer especially the in the shotgun and muzzle loader hunting areas. I would love to be able to hunt with a pistol, rimfire for small game, and centerfire for big game.
I do a lot of IDPA action shooting and belong to a couple of gun clubs. Muzzle control is different with a pistol but once you know the principles like long guns it’s easy. All guns are dangerous if they are not used properly, remember the Four Rules of Gun Safety always apply:
1.All guns are always loaded
2.Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy
3.Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target
4.Identify your target, and what is behind it

[400bigbear]

I don’t think that long guns should be allowed, everyone should hunt and target practice with a pistol as there range is a lot shorter.This would be safer especially the in the shotgun and muzzle loader hunting areas. I would love to be able to hunt with a pistol, rimfire for small game, and centerfire for big game.
I do a lot of IDPA action shooting and belong to a couple of gun clubs. Muzzle control is different with a pistol but once you know the principles like long guns it’s easy. All guns are dangerous if they are not used properly, remember the Four Rules of Gun Safety always apply:
1.All guns are always loaded
2.Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy
3.Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target
4.Identify your target, and what is behind it

A like button or thought you would get . YeS SIR, I and us old grunts got your dry humour too

TD

[trimmer21]

Mooboy.

Very good post.

It wil be interesting to see if it develops.

As you pointed out though, the objectives are a bit vague, and not listing persons associated is a huge put off. Particularly since they could very well have listed what you did on their website to their benefit. The whole initiative seems a bit haphazard, and without definite outcomes and set timelines ( I am a project manager), like I said, I'm not inclined to contribute funds.

As stated though, I think if this was identified as a hot-button issue with NFA membership ( and there are a lot of us), it would definitely be a ball that they could carry in the game further than someone just starting out. I regard the NFA as basically an NRA in its infancy...

Would it surprise you to know that the NRA was formed from the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association after the turn of the 20th century?

[Greenhorn]

this is 2006 in Idahio.i felt real safe.

[400bigbear]

this is 2006 in Idahio.i felt real safe.

Of course you would you ol silver hair on the right . Look at your pic Greenhorn . The cat is protecting you and not many will go hand to hand against cat claws . LOL Your not a help in this discussion not that I am either . LOL

TD

[Pat32rf]

John Holman is still a practicing gunsmith. He works the gun counter at SAIL in Oshawa now.

One of the two families lived over top of the shop on Dawes rd.
About 3am Mrs H heard noises down there so she grabbed a 12 bore and came downstairs to interrupt a breakin just as they were leaving. She didn't want to kill anyone so she fired one shot into the wall above the door, missing the clock that hung there by about 4". She claimed that she did this on purpose to save the clock and the two large display windows.....It was a brick wall so they didn't repair the pellet holes in the plaster....just left them as a message and a tribute to Mom....

[Gunner 38]

No need to be upset about some negative comments ; just ignore them ! --- Who cares what his OPINION is ? --- I wouldn't even try to explain matters to him . --- Us law-abiding citizens are being curbed . The crooks wouldn't be affected at all . I've been a handgun-owner and user since 1959 . During the early 60s it was still legal to hunt with a handgun (in Ontario) provided the individual possessed the necessary licences . --- Every spring I prowled the bush with a 44 mag. on my hip and a camera hanging on my chest . Generally I had the bush all to myself because not too many other guys were after bear (I was). --- Some of my best hunting-related memories stem from this time . --- During the moose-season I carried my 22 Ruger Single Six Convertible (loaded with CB-caps) as well as my big-game-rifle . I harvested many grouse with the handgun without scaring every moose in the area . --- After our BELOVED LAW-MAKERS closed this loop-hole I lost the desire to own handguns and sold them . --- In 1990 I fell in love with another handgun again (a 357 mag.) and consequently purchased it . --- I'm still using this gun at our club-range ; however , it may be for sale again (along with loading-dies etc.) because of the lack of hunting-opportunities . --- Yeah , I'm GETTING OLD ; the Remington 700 (7 mm/mag.) will have to go as well . My 12 gauge and the rim-fire will remain . --- ~ 60 years of hand-loading , hunting and (competitive) shooting have become 2nd nature to me . But . . . . . . . . . !

[Gunner 38]

After perusing some of the previous posts , where people were talking about walking down Yonge St. WHILE CARRYING AN UNENCASED PEA-SHOOTER and no-one even paying attention , I remember a STUPID stunt I'd pulled ~1960 . I'd just purchased a new Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 mag. at Holman&Hickey on Dawes Rd. --- I had traded a P38 and payed on top . --- Sooo , on my way home I decided to to pick up some money (from my account --- lol) at the Bank I normally dealt with . --- I didn't want to leave the gun in the car ; alas , I entered the Bank with the en-boxed 44 . --- Most of the tellers there knew me . So , when one of them smilingly suggested that I might have purchased a gift for my wife (referring to the box under my arm ) I said : No this is for myself . --- I opened the box and pulled out the handgun and handed it across the counter (for them to inspect) . Every-one was laughing and joking ; there was no paranoia . --- If any-one tried this nowadays there'd be a swat-team showing up in no time . In 1959 I acquired a Marlin 336 (30/30) at Hallams and a 98 Mauser (8mm) at Hercules and walked up Yonge St. without attracting any undue attention . --- Nowadays , every-body seems to be paranoid about guns . 30 or 40 years ago I used to ride into the bush (on a motorcycle) with my gun tied to the bike ; no-one ever complained . --- During the warm season I still like to use my bike when going to the range ; however , my handgun has to be trigger-locked , encased in a locked steel-box and chained to the bike . --- If I want to transport my rifle or shotgun I have to use my SUV . --- According to some cops I'd be violating the law if I carried them on my bike .