Chick and guns

[maxworldbiker]

I guess there are some people out there who like the bad-ass image. Most kiwis who grew up on farms are used to guns as we have really HUGE farms out here, with wide open spaces, and where a gun is just good insurance against any number of hazards, and also to call attention if needed. We also have a serious rabbit problem out here. Me, my step brother and my Dad once shot two thousand rabbits in the space of a weekend on one farmer's land. For many years we also had a big wild deer problem, so gun usage was a good way of dealing with that, and as for the havoc-creating possums? We'll it's just common sense to shoot those.

[Bikernereid]

But you are mad, everyone knows that. And I know we Brits have a hell of a lot to answer to when it come to NZ!!

Its the bloody rabbits you introduced! They require shooting!


No, I dont have a fear of weapons.... handy considering my occupation!

[maxworldbiker]

Wild Pigs are prevalent in the forest areas around where I live, and anyone who shoots them is doing us all a huge favour. God help us if they (the porkies) become too much of a problem...

[Bikernereid]

I can understand this but as a fluffy animal loving Brit the thought of people shooting rabbits n deer freaks me. My granddad used to hunt/poach rabbits for food, luckily he only ever got me into fishing!! I am amazed that you shot so many rabbit, God you really do have a huge problem. I had never thought of using a gun to call attention.

I guess there are some people out there who like the bad-ass image. Most kiwis who grew up on farms are used to guns as we have really HUGE farms out here, with wide open spaces, and where a gun is just good insurance against any number of hazards, and also to call attention if needed. We also have a serious rabbit problem out here. Me, my step brother and my Dad once shot two thousand rabbits in the space of a weekend on one farmer's land. For many years we also had a big wild deer problem, so gun usage was a good way of dealing with that, and as for the havoc-creating possums? We'll it's just common sense to shoot those.

[maxworldbiker]

I can understand this but as a fluffy animal loving Brit the thought of people shooting rabbits n deer freaks me. My granddad used to hunt/poach rabbits for food, luckily he only ever got me into fishing!! I am amazed that you shot so many rabbit, God you really do have a huge problem. I had never thought of using a gun to call attention.

If you're on, say, a thousand hectare farm, on horseback, miles from the homestead (and a lot of those places don't get cell phone reception), if you can't rely on your dogs to go get help if you're injured or in danger, your gun can save your life just by firing it into nowhere, as long as somebody back at the house hears it.

[Bikernereid]

I guess coming from the UK I can't appreciate so much space. So have you ever had a bad experience whilst using a gun?

If you're on, say, a thousand hectare farm, on horseback, miles from the homestead (and a lot of those places don't get cell phone reception), if you can't rely on your dogs to go get help if you're injured or in danger, your gun can save your life just by firing it into nowhere, as long as somebody back at the house hears it.

[scumdog]

Your chances of being shot increase exponentially when there is a gun nearby.

Sorta the way with binning is more likely if a motorcycle nearby.

[MVnut]

I have always had an affinity with weapons but they are to be respected. I certainly don't believe it is right that everyone should be allowed to carry arms, (even tho the US Constitution has good reason for this) as some people are simply too irresponsible. I think if you are scared of guns, there is nothing wrong with that, but if you can overcome your fears, go and enjoy some supervised target shooting, maybe you will become more relaxed about them. I now only would think about shooting for food or to kill a pest. I gave up sport shooting for my own very good reasons. If you want to try other weapons there are plenty to choose from.

[sAsLEX]

Your chances of being shot increase exponentially when there is a gun nearby.

Switzerland has one of the highest gun ownership per capita ratios in the world.


How much gun crime do they have with more guns being about?

[Bikernereid]

I am a great believer in facing fear and I am tackiling them one at a time. I guess the fact that my friends are in the army or OTs makes me feel a little safer. I know that they would hate for anything to freak me out and make me fear guns even more. For me shooting for target practice doesn't seem as bad as shooting pests but I guess that maybe because of where I have grown up. But then again the though of shooting foxes is better than bloody b*stards on horses chasing them.

I have always loved the idea of archery, that doesn't freak me for some reason. As I said fears can be very illogical and I am female too (just jossin)!!

I have always had an affinity with weapons but they are to be respected. I certainly don't believe it is right that everyone should be allowed to carry arms, (even tho the US Constitution has good reason for this) as some people are simply too irresponsible. I think if you are scared of guns, there is nothing wrong with that, but if you can overcome your fears, go and enjoy some supervised target shooting, maybe you will become more relaxed about them. I now only would think about shooting for food or to kill a pest. I gave up sport shooting for my own very good reasons. If you want to try other weapons there are plenty to choose from.

[scumdog]

So what is so thrilling about handling a gun? I know that bikes have the potential to cause harm but seeing a big sports bike only gives me the good butterfly feeling in the stomach it doesn't make want to run for the hills. I guess it might have something to do with not hearing a sportsbike and its rider killing numerous children in a school, if you get my drift.

The same 'thrill' that riding a motorbike gives you.

Both are enjoyable if you like that sort of thing.

And the UK and it's firearm laws? (Which Alpers and other dicks think are the way to go)
Total ban on pistol ownership, really restrictive laws re rifle ownership.

1998-1999: - 864 firearm deaths and injuries.

jump to:

2005-2006: - 3,821 firearm deaths and injuries.

4-times the problem in about seven years.

So tough gun laws really work....pfft!!

[MVnut]

I am a great believer in facing fear and I am tackiling them one at a time. I guess the fact that my friends are in the army or OTs makes me feel a little safer. I know that they would hate for anything to freak me out and make me fear guns even more. For me shooting for target practice doesn't seem as bad as shooting pests but I guess that maybe because of where I have grown up. But then again the though of shooting foxes is better than bloody b*stards on horses chasing them.

I have always loved the idea of archery, that doesn't freak me for some reason. As I said fears can be very illogical and I am female too (just jossin)!!

Archery is a great sport, I still have a bow handed down for centuries (Sherwood Forest days) I probably wore green back in another lifetime (explains why I love Kawasakis)

[Bikernereid]

I don't think I said to ban guns at all. What worries me is them getting into the wrong hands; look at the US.

I will let you know about the thrill compared to riding a motorbike once I have held a gun and fired it. But don't think anything will ever rival a bike; love scuba diving and diving with sharks but that has never come close to the feeling of being on a bike.

The same 'thrill' that riding a motorbike gives you.

Both are enjoyable if you like that sort of thing.

And the UK and it's firearm laws? (Which Alpers and other dicks think are the way to go)
Total ban on pistol ownership, really restrictive laws re rifle ownership.

1998-1999: - 864 firearm deaths and injuries.

jump to:

2005-2006: - 3,821 firearm deaths and injuries.

4-times the problem in about seven years.

So tough gun laws really work....pfft!!

[Bikernereid]

So aiming weapons at things really is in your blood then. Bet you look good in tights!!

Not sure if we have an archery group at uni, should look into it. Sure would beat the hell out of watching crap on tv. But how would a skinny minny like me fair?

Archery is a great sport, I still have a bow handed down for centuries (Sherwood Forest days) I probably wore green back in another lifetime (explains why I love Kawasakis)

[MVnut]

So aiming weapons at things really is in your blood then. Bet you look good in tights!!

Not sure if we have an archery group at uni, should look into it. Sure would beat the hell out of watching crap on tv. But how would a skinny minny like me fair?

Me in tights hahaha ( mind you I went thru the Aviation Security checkpoint the other day with no metal etc & set off the alarm. Lovely AvSec lady said it must be my 'buns of steel') but Archery is about technique and timing, 'Skinny' is just fine. Crossbows are great too, and swords, knives, bullwhips, blowguns etc etc etc.