Do you own a firearm? Poll

[NoleATL]

I answered yes but I believe I only "own" one on a technicality. When my dad was alive and I was visiting Key West he told me to take a 38 he had. I declined so he put it under the back seat of my truck unbeknownst to me. That was probably 18 years ago and I've just never seen a need to get rid of it. I'm not opposed to all guns, just some guns and owned by some people.

 

[SSG T]

Yes, a bunch.

Haven't had them all out in a while, and I've sold a few over the years but, currently (going strictly off memory)

12 rifles
5 shotguns
8 pistols

 

[TonyTheTiger.1865]

No guns and I have always refused to have one in my house. I still hate them and would prefer to not have one but living in the mountains now we may have to consider it. I won’t learn to shoot it. I just won’t. So it’ll be up to my husband to decide if he thinks he needs it.

If you live in the country where you say you live, around westcliffe, and don’t a a gun for home defense, that’s just delusional. I have hunted around there and there are so many crazies living out of their cars and stuff out there.
The sheriff’s department response time to your house is probably an hour if you’re lucky.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Personal carry or home defense?

Since I'm considering an AR-15 style weapon I guess home defense.

Just don't feel comfortable with handguns for multiple reasons.

Not sure what type of property you're on but if you're set on an AR, look at Daniel Defense.

If you change your mind on handguns, look at a Glock 19.

 

[BelemNole]

Man, Iowa must be really dangerous.

 

[SolarHawk]

Not sure what type of property you're on but if you're set on an AR, look at Daniel Defense.

If you change your mind on handguns, look at a Glock 19.

Cannot go wrong with Glock. I've had mine for over 10 years and never had it jam or not fire. Simple design that just fvcking works.

 

[SolarHawk]

Man, Iowa must be really dangerous.

WHITE PEOPLE BE CRAY BROOOOOOOOOO

 

[Nagarunja]

Guns are for people that live in fear and that ain't me

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

The poll needs a “sort of” option. 🙂

 

[seminole97]

I answered yes but I believe I only "own" one on a technicality. When my dad was alive and I was visiting Key West he told me to take a 38 he had. I declined so he put it under the back seat of my truck unbeknownst to me. That was probably 18 years ago and I've just never seen a need to get rid of it. I'm not opposed to all guns, just some guns and owned by some people.

Yikes.
That’s the kind of ‘favor’ that could get you in a real pinch with law enforcement.

Buddy of mine bought a cheap van (<$1000) while in college. About two weeks into owning it he jammed the brakes to stop unexpectedly and a revolver slid out from under the driver’s seat.

He was afraid he had been stuck with a murder weapon or something and turned it over to campus police.

 

[alaskanseminole]

Too much temptation to put one to my head.

That makes me sad, Tarp. ☹️

 

[alaskanseminole]

Lost all of mine in a boating accident.

Pirates?

 

[goldmom]

Pirates?

They’re everywhere dude

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

I have my Grandfather’s 870 around someplace.

Some of you guys say things that make my heart hurt.


Please tell me you don't have a 870 wingmaster sitting somewhere unused. That is a truly fine instrument and someone would love to have it. If it is your "grandpas" it's likely all metal internals and you cannot buy that anymore.

At minimum man shoot it. Make gramps happy.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

A bunch, but none anyone would want. Mostly really old .22s from the 40s and 50s. A few other items. No ridiculous ARs or AKs.

Most fun gun to shoot is also the cheapest. A little Heritage Rough Rider single action .22 (cowboy gun).

Don't by any chance have a .22 pump gun from that time do you?

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Don't by any chance have a .22 pump gun from that time do you?

My folks have those. Two of them - little gallery guns. I believe they were Remingtons but forgot the models. From the 30s I believe.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

My folks have those. Two of them - little gallery guns. I believe they were Remingtons but forgot the models. From the 30s I believe.

That's right. Super cool. I have a little shooting range on the property and adding one of them would be a blast.

 

[BrianNole777]

None except my biceps.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

None except my biceps.

And we know those babies are fully loaded.

 

[WisestIowan]

4-5 pistols, 2 shotguns, 3 rifles, 1 yogurt slinger

 

[RicoSuave102954]

Why?

Why not?

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

That's right. Super cool. I have a little shooting range on the property and adding one of them would be a blast.

Actually looking them up I think they were winchesters

Model 1890 or 1906

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

Some of you guys say things that make my heart hurt.


Please tell me you don't have a 870 wingmaster sitting somewhere unused. That is a truly fine instrument and someone would love to have it. If it is your "grandpas" it's likely all metal internals and you cannot buy that anymore.

At minimum man shoot it. Make gramps happy.

I will investigate and let you know.

Tough to find a place to shoot shotguns in downtown St. Louis …

I will let that softball just hang in the air for someone to take it deep.

 

[HawkMachine]

Actually looking them up I think they were winchesters

Model 1890 or 1906

Could have a Model 62.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Could have a Model 62.

Yes, good call

 

[HawkMachine]

Yes, good call

Google the serial number.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Google the serial number.

I don’t have them with me but most of my old guns don’t have serial numbers.

 

[Finance85]

Yeah. I love the lore. Freaking IBM was a major manufacturer of m1 carbine.

Nice gun have you tried tracking it at all through stamps and numbers?

Yes. It's been completely restored. It's accurate with iron flip sights, and obviously the .30-06 flies well and makes a nice hole. It's tough on a shoulder though.

 

[fsu1jreed]

Yep, I always have one close at hand when at home

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Coolest one we have somewhere is an old Winchester Model 1895. Looks like something you’d see Teddy Roosevelt carrying around.

 

[ICWestfan]

I think the bold part might have been phrased better.

LOL....yeah, "hunting" probably could/should have been added.

 

[3boysmom]

If you live in the country where you say you live, around westcliffe, and don’t a a gun for home defense, that’s just delusional. I have hunted around there and there are so many crazies living out of their cars and stuff out there.
The sheriff’s department response time to your house is probably an hour if you’re lucky.

Interesting. We were more worried about bears or something trying to get our dog. Maybe a snake. We can go days without seeing a car other than the mail lady. Not that it’s far away but the crazier area to me is more Fremont county. But I’m new so I could definitely be wrong.