I'm not one of the NRA folks, just wanted to get something for plinking, recreation, and learning about the joys of gun ownership. With all the talk of guns everywhere, in every home and in every hand, I went to the Gun show running this weekend at the county fair grounds. I learned sooo much!
First I learned guns aren't cheap. The only way the Ghetto bangers are getting guns are through theft and black market because they are-NOT-cheap. WOW! They are not cheap. Even the small hide in your hand tiny little squirt gun sized guns are over $350. This is a gun show and I've read that prices are cheaper than stores! Goodness Gracious, I took what I thought was enough cash ($300), and found I could afford maybe four guns in the entire show.
Demographics were interesting too. There were at least 300 people walking the aisles and all were Caucasian. ALL. There were no other colored people there. Not yellow, brown or black. Many were over weight and if they had to run a mile, I think paramedics would have been needed. Not too many women, but more than a few kids (looked 8-11 years of age) carrying their new .22 rifles that their Dad's bought them. Oh but there were some interesting guns there.
Want an AK47? Several examples. Want a Thompson sub machine gun like you saw in the untouchables? At least five that I saw. Several several examples of assault rifles (M16s and so forth). Lots of pistols from Ruger styles, to the 007 James Bond variants and the service 45s called 1911, and revolvers from tiny to Dirty Harry Magnums. All were $$$$ Made me wonder where all the guns in the ghetto come from, but we know where, don't we.
Entrance fee was $5. The building was full of vendors, and enough eye candy to keep you looking for over an hour. Some knives and swords also carried premium prices. I had read about gun shows circumventing gun registration, but all the sales I saw came with a bunch of paperwork that got filled out on the spot. I'll keep looking for a second hand Ruger 10-22 plinker (.22 caliber 10 shot semi auto rifle), but I now know I won't be one of these guys with an arsenal in my home. Gosh but that sort of hobby ties up a LOT of cash, and I don't have it for toys I won't be using that often.
The absolute coolest rifle I saw there had a $5k price. It was a sniper rifle in .50 caliber. I've read about them in my Sci-fi books, but never had an idea just how big a cannon they were. Impressive. No way could I even hold one and aim it. Definitely a rifle you put on a supporting bipod. If you're in the market or just want to see what it's all about, the gun show continues through tomorrow. If you aim to buy, take a lot of money. A LOT of money.
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I've never been to a gun show, either, but I have a friend who goes regularly. He also collects guns, primarily Winchesters. He has a huge safe upstairs with his guns in it. It looks like it would fall through the floor.
He's a Vietnam veteran but I don't know if he belongs to the NRA. He used to hunt, but I don't think he does anymore. I've always had respect for the way he handles his guns because he treats them with respect. Before handing a gun over to anyone, he will pull the clip to ensure that it is empty, then open the chamber to do likewise. Always, every single time. A gun that's been stored in his safe and untouched for years, he will do that before handing it over. That's how accidents are avoided.
the rule is that even if you've watched him check it before handing it over, as soon as it is in your hands, you do that check also.
I didn't know that. I don't know snot about guns. My buddy shows me his wares with great pride, so I hold them and admire them. He knows I don't know much.
The only way the Ghetto bangers are getting guns are through theft and black market because they are-NOT-cheap. Huck is this just a guess on your part?
A 50 cal is a wicked, wicked gun. You can own a single shot or semi automatic. For any fully automatic weapon you have to have a federal license. You don’t want to have one without a license; you WILL go right to jail!
Guns shows are very interesting; you can see some that you never knew existed!
Ya, if you want a really nice hand gun, bring along at least a grand with ya!!!
Is that .50 cal the one that travels those incredible distances?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkYvCSy0zg8
The longest range recorded for a sniper kill currently stands at 2,475 m (2,707 yd)
That's 1.54 miles!!!
SER that's pure opinion. Let me ask you this. If a kid has no income to speak of, where did he get the gun?
You all know how I feel about guns. The more guns in people's hands, the more shooting that will take place.
I heard a comedian say that guns should be legal, but bullets should be $5,000 each. No one would waste a bullet on something trivial... and any shooter would damn well make sure they were thoroughly trained and accurate.
PBS did a special on the origination of street guns. I found the transcripts.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/guns/interviews/wachtel.html>
If someone has no money, but has expensive things, the first thing you think is that it has to be stolen.
I am all for concealed carry BUT I don't want to be shot by someone having a bad day!
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