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View Poll Results: Do you own, or have you shot a gun?
Yes, I own at least one firearm and I go shooting regularly. 32 26.67%
Yes, I own at least one firearm, but I rarely go shooting. 26 21.67%
No, I don't own any guns, but I love to go shooting and/or do it often. 12 10.00%
No, I don't own any guns, but I've been shooting a few times in my life. 35 29.17%
No, I don't own any guns, and have never been shooting, but I'm open to the idea! 13 10.83%
No way, no how. I don't like guns at all and avoid being near them. 5 4.17%
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Old 08-29-2007, 09:54 AM   #16 (permalink)



 
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

I own a SIG 28, Glock 23. At work I carry the Glock 17 and AR15-A3 Tactical Carbine. I am at the range with work at least once a month.
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Old 08-29-2007, 09:55 AM   #17 (permalink)
 
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

I went target shooting a lot when I was late teen / early twenties (never hunting... while I am *NOT* anti hunting, I personally have no interest in actually killing something). I used my father's (actually, great grandfather's) rifle usually, and shared in whatever my friends brought along. Always enjoyed it. I haven't gone in a long time, just for lack of enough interest to do so. Since I don't own any, I'd have to borrow. And it just hasn't come back up on my radar to bother.

I have at times wished to buy a variety of pistols and rifles alike, but I have neither the passion, nor especially the money, to get it rolling. Someday when it's convenient and affordable I might start that collection and go shooting again. But it's just not on my to-do list.
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Old 08-29-2007, 09:55 AM   #18 (permalink)
 
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

We have a Berretta als .20 and a SA 9mm XDSC in a safe. I almost have my wife convinced that we need an AR-15 in case of zombie attack.
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Old 08-29-2007, 10:57 AM   #19 (permalink)
 
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

#3. I have yet to go to the range with Cingy.

I don't own any firearms, but have shot 3 firearms (2 rifles, 1 pistol) at a range with a friend once.
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Old 08-29-2007, 11:37 AM   #20 (permalink)
 
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

I don't own any guns, but my GF's family are an odd collection of old-time backwoods hunters, gun collectors, and former law-enforcement officers, so we get together a few days out of the year up in the mountains and fill the ground with lead.

I'm a pretty good shot with a pistol and a scoped rifle, but my trap-shooting sucks.
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Old 08-29-2007, 11:41 AM   #21 (permalink)
 
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

I used to have a few shotguns and an old 7mm Mauser but I got rid of them when I went to college. I do enjoy shooting but there are plenty of other things I'd rather do in the outdoors. I'm not paranoid enough to think that I'll ever feel the need to shoot anybody and I know that statistically, someone I love is more likely to be shot with a home defense gun than an actual intruder so the home defense angle doesn't sell it for me. I've been tempted to pick up a small handgun to scare off bears when I'm hiking or camping but when it boils down to it, I don't want to carry the extra weight.

So I guess I fall into the "don't currently own any guns and at this point don't see the need but still enjoys target shooting" camp.
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

I like Glock hanguns. Any style AK., but my favorite was when my best friend bought an Armalite AR-50. Nothing like firing .50 cal rounds down range.
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

Don't currently own any, but I grew up around rifles and shotguns and owned some for several years.
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

I have a Marlin model 60 too. It's the only gun I've ever shot.

[edit] Oh yeah, I would like to get another rifle (I don't have a pistol license) but I'm unsure what.
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Old 08-29-2007, 01:54 PM   #25 (permalink)
 
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

I’ve been an avid shooter since childhood and have been on the social side of IPSC and IDPA competitions for about 6 years now. My current gun of choice is my new Glock-17, a rather big adjustment from my 92F. Next year its time for a .45 (1911 style.)
I shoot a lot more than most peeps I know. Around 2K a month during the summer months.

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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

Are there any gun owners in the hiz-zouse who own one -- and only one -- firearm, with no plans to acquire another in the future?
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Old 08-29-2007, 02:11 PM   #27 (permalink)
 
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

yep wulfyn i hate the GP, " fire, cock,fire,cock" repeat 30 times!!
I've fired the SA80, on a sat-range, and normally at a range whilst on work experience with my brother, who is royal marines. Fired the Minimi aswell, thats awesome though!!


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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

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Are there any gun owners in the hiz-zouse who own one -- and only one -- firearm, with no plans to acquire another in the future?
ME!

I bought a little Rossi dual .22/410.. nothing fancy.
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

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Are there any gun owners in the hiz-zouse who own one -- and only one -- firearm, with no plans to acquire another in the future?
I own one for each hand. Does that count?
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Re: Anonymous: Do you own, or have you ever shot a gun?

Dont own a gun (probably illegal right?), but when i get older id probably go to a shooting range if for nothing else but to spew my testosterone all over the cardboard target.
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