Your experience with firearms (Guns)

Jeremiah · 02-08-2008

I am curious about everyone's experience with firearms. This has nothing to do with government gun control. Please use the Gun Control thread for that discussion. The following questions are what I am mainly interest to learn with this thread.

1. What level of experience do you have with firearms?

2. How knowledgeable are you on firearms? Is your knowledge brief, extensive, or in between?

3. Do you know the difference between repeating, semi-automatic, fully automatic, and machine gun?

4. Do you understand the different cartridge designators?

5. What are your thoughts on you personally owning or using a firearm? Please leave government policy out of this.

Please provide supporting details for each answer except question 3.

Conrad · 02-08-2008

I've shot rifles and shotguns in boy scouts. I know the safety procedures and everything, how to clean them, ect.

I'd say medium.

ballucanb · 02-08-2008

I used a few 22's, and own 1, ruger auto. and my younger brother has a 44 a ruger super black hawk, and my father had a few shot guns, and a winchester carbine, I think it was his prize possession.

I can shoot and hit what I aim at, but thats about it for me with guns, ever since my cousin was killed with a 22, by one of his freinds just screwing around, I don't want anything to do with a gun, except for killing pests like squrrils.

Pramrider · 02-08-2008

1. What level of experience do you have with firearms?

I've only shot a rifle a few times and a shotgun once over a 40 year span of time, which pretty much tells you what the answers to questions 2, 3, and 4 are going to be. The two instances where I've used a firearm was with family members target shooting in an old slate quarry near Rance, and groundhog hunting on a farm with a friend (I missed, he didn't) who liked groundhog meat.

Couldn't tell you a thing about the firearms I used except that one was a .22 rifle and the other a 12 gauge shotgun, at the quarry. The .22 had a clip to hold the rounds and a bolt to load and expel the shells. Not sure what rifle I used on the farm. It did take larger rounds than a .22 and was a lot louder, too!

5. What are your thoughts on you personally owning or using a firearm? Please leave government policy out of this.

I honestly have no desire whatsoever to own any type of firearm. Target shooting might be fun, but I can do that with my son's pellet rifle just as easily.

~Pramrider

Atsu · 02-08-2008

1. What level of experience do you have with firearms? None =P

2. How knowledgeable are you on firearms? Is your knowledge brief, extensive, or in between? Brief

3. Do you know the difference between repeating, semi-automatic, fully automatic, and machine gun? Yes

4. Do you understand the different cartridge designators? Nopes

5. What are your thoughts on you personally owning or using a firearm? Please leave government policy out of this.I guess it's okay to have them for protection. Guns are scary though I wouldn't own one.

Cubby · 02-08-2008

i shot a rifle at a shooting range one time with my uncle thats about it
i dont really like guns that rifle scared the s*** out of me i forgot it would kick back ^^ lol

mm3 · 02-08-2008

1. What level of experience do you have with firearms?

Extensive. My family (dad's side, anyway) and myself are big-time hunters. We also like shooting competitively, IOW, for sport.

2. How knowledgeable are you on firearms? Is your knowledge brief, extensive, or in between?

Pretty extensive. My father was a big, hardcore Army guy before I was born. When he left the Army after my mom had me, He brought home rifles that were his during his time served -- which are still legally issued by the United States Army. About when I was 11 or 12, he started having me go through training and lessons on weapon safety, etc. When I was 14, I went to rifle academy through the US Marine Corps. and when I was 15, I went to Marksman Academy through the US Navy (<-- ROTC). I graduated from Marksman Academy pretty high, with an overall rank of 19 out of 20 (average for graduates are between 12 and 17). When I got home, I got my hunting license (now 16).

3. Do you know the difference between repeating, semi-automatic, fully automatic, and machine gun?

Of course -- and, I think "machine gun" qualifies as Fully Automatic. And, what, no burst? Who can forget the M16-A2/A4 ? As well as all the other burst-fire firearms? Also; don't forget firearm "classes"; LMG (Light Machine Gun), SMG (Submachine gun), etc.

4. Do you understand the different cartridge designators?

Yes. Was the biggest thing they drove into your skull during Marksman Academy.

5. What are your thoughts on you personally owning or using a firearm? Please leave government policy out of this.

My thoughts? *looks over to 500lbs locker in basement* Firearms are great tools, and are great things to help you carry out a very fun hobby. JUST USE THEM RIGHT!!

secret101 · 02-08-2008

I have been a gun nut my since I was about five I played army with stick guns then toy guns at 7 then moved to airsoft wars at about ten.at 12 I moved onto paintball and target shooting and at 13 hunting ducks. As far as Fire arms my grandpa has a Lee Enfield and m1 garand an m1 carbine a colt 45 and two antique hunting rifles from the mid 1800's. someday those will probably be mine, I passed the Maryland state hunting shooting and range safety exams and course and for that my pops bought me a hunting shotgun and passed down the family 22 long rifle down to me. I prefer Rifles much more than shotguns because I dislike the kickback that a shotgun gives except for the 4/10 gauge type. When I become of legal firearm purchasing age I plan on getting an Mosin Nagant rifle and possibly a single barrel 4/10 gauge shotgun I also plan on becoming a certified range master or possibly join the marines or the regular army.

Here is some IMPORTANT safety advice
- Always check the chamber and treat the gun as if it were loaded.
- Also never ever ever put your hand on the trigger unless you are ready to shoot .
- Be sure the target that you have want to shoot is safe to shoot .
- Where will my bullet go? think about it backdrops!
- Forget all the junk you saw in movies most of it is dangerous and highly irresponsible.
- Always Think before you shoot.
- Do you have a permit to shoot this animal?
- Is it safe to shoot this animal?
- Have I identified the animal to be fair game[ For instance making sure its not a doe or a fawn]
- Is this firearm safe and at operating standards and am I using the right ammunition for the firearm?
- Would I be doing this if a cop or game warden were with me? if not stop immediatly!
- Do I have all of my permits and papers to go hunting?
- Are my hunting partners up to par on safely operating and discharging a firearm?
- Is there anyone else around here who could mistake me for an animal?
- Is my tree stand up to par with safety and could it support my weight and hunting gear?

FACT: Most hunting accidents happen from tree stands that people build or improperly set up.

FACT: Did you know that the cop who shot Dimebag Darrells[R.I.P.] murderer got the NRA's 2005 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for his courage quick thinking and accuracy.

Happy shooting and remember safety is the #1 priority!

**Charlie F** · 02-08-2008

My only experience with a gun was when I was in Cubs (like Scouts, but when you are a little younger). We got to shoot handguns, the Scouts got to handle bigger guns, but handguns were still cool. This was when we camped at this activity site that had a firing range.

Apart from that, I haven't touched a gun, since they're illegal, and I'm not in a gang!

Target · 02-08-2008

I've never had any experience with firearms, only kept a shotgun in my hand when I was a child (not loaded).
The only weapon I used were the soft air guns, but only at Luna Park.

As for knowledge, I know the name the parts of a gun and some kind of shotgun's bullet, since my granddad liked hunting and I followed him sometimes.
The only weapons I "know" are the guns that appears in war video games and the M1 Garand (Dad told me about it because he used it while during his military service),

as for Use, I think the should be used only for Hunting and with A LOT of attention.

View Poll Results: What is your experience level with firearms?
Little or no experience	26	39.39%
Medium	28	42.42%
Extensive	12	18.18%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

02-08-2008	#1 (permalink)
Jeremiah Tied up at the moment. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brevard County, Florida, USA Age: 27 Posts: 428 Threads: 17 Wiki Edits: 20 Blog Entries: 2	Your experience with firearms (Guns) I am curious about everyone's experience with firearms. This has nothing to do with government gun control. Please use the Gun Control thread for that discussion. The following questions are what I am mainly interest to learn with this thread. 1. What level of experience do you have with firearms? 2. How knowledgeable are you on firearms? Is your knowledge brief, extensive, or in between? 3. Do you know the difference between repeating, semi-automatic, fully automatic, and machine gun? 4. Do you understand the different cartridge designators? 5. What are your thoughts on you personally owning or using a firearm? Please leave government policy out of this. Please provide supporting details for each answer except question 3.

02-08-2008	#8 (permalink)
secret101 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland Age: 16 Posts: 524 Threads: 29 Gallery Uploads: 24 Wiki Edits: 4 Blog Entries: 7 Reputation: 4	I have been a gun nut my since I was about five I played army with stick guns then toy guns at 7 then moved to airsoft wars at about ten.at 12 I moved onto paintball and target shooting and at 13 hunting ducks. As far as Fire arms my grandpa has a Lee Enfield and m1 garand an m1 carbine a colt 45 and two antique hunting rifles from the mid 1800's. someday those will probably be mine, I passed the Maryland state hunting shooting and range safety exams and course and for that my pops bought me a hunting shotgun and passed down the family 22 long rifle down to me. I prefer Rifles much more than shotguns because I dislike the kickback that a shotgun gives except for the 4/10 gauge type. When I become of legal firearm purchasing age I plan on getting an Mosin Nagant rifle and possibly a single barrel 4/10 gauge shotgun I also plan on becoming a certified range master or possibly join the marines or the regular army. Here is some IMPORTANT safety advice - Always check the chamber and treat the gun as if it were loaded. - Also never ever ever put your hand on the trigger unless you are ready to shoot . - Be sure the target that you have want to shoot is safe to shoot . - Where will my bullet go? think about it backdrops! - Forget all the junk you saw in movies most of it is dangerous and highly irresponsible. - Always Think before you shoot. - Do you have a permit to shoot this animal? - Is it safe to shoot this animal? - Have I identified the animal to be fair game[ For instance making sure its not a doe or a fawn] - Is this firearm safe and at operating standards and am I using the right ammunition for the firearm? - Would I be doing this if a cop or game warden were with me? if not stop immediatly! - Do I have all of my permits and papers to go hunting? - Are my hunting partners up to par on safely operating and discharging a firearm? - Is there anyone else around here who could mistake me for an animal? - Is my tree stand up to par with safety and could it support my weight and hunting gear? FACT: Most hunting accidents happen from tree stands that people build or improperly set up. FACT: Did you know that the cop who shot Dimebag Darrells[R.I.P.] murderer got the NRA's 2005 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for his courage quick thinking and accuracy. Happy shooting and remember safety is the #1 priority! Last edited by secret101; 02-08-2008 at 09:42 PM.

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02-08-2008	#2 (permalink)
Conrad Lurker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 12520 miles away from the other side of the earth Age: 15 Posts: 23 Threads: 1 Reputation: 1	I've shot rifles and shotguns in boy scouts. I know the safety procedures and everything, how to clean them, ect. I'd say medium.

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ballucanb Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: none Posts: 1,220 Threads: 3	I used a few 22's, and own 1, ruger auto. and my younger brother has a 44 a ruger super black hawk, and my father had a few shot guns, and a winchester carbine, I think it was his prize possession. I can shoot and hit what I aim at, but thats about it for me with guns, ever since my cousin was killed with a 22, by one of his freinds just screwing around, I don't want anything to do with a gun, except for killing pests like squrrils.

02-08-2008	#4 (permalink)
Pramrider VIP Historical Donor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 58 Posts: 1,271 Threads: 94	1. What level of experience do you have with firearms? I've only shot a rifle a few times and a shotgun once over a 40 year span of time, which pretty much tells you what the answers to questions 2, 3, and 4 are going to be. The two instances where I've used a firearm was with family members target shooting in an old slate quarry near Rance, and groundhog hunting on a farm with a friend (I missed, he didn't) who liked groundhog meat. Couldn't tell you a thing about the firearms I used except that one was a .22 rifle and the other a 12 gauge shotgun, at the quarry. The .22 had a clip to hold the rounds and a bolt to load and expel the shells. Not sure what rifle I used on the farm. It did take larger rounds than a .22 and was a lot louder, too! 5. What are your thoughts on you personally owning or using a firearm? Please leave government policy out of this. I honestly have no desire whatsoever to own any type of firearm. Target shooting might be fun, but I can do that with my son's pellet rifle just as easily. ~Pramrider

02-08-2008	#5 (permalink)
Atsu Have Hope Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oxnard, California Age: 16 Posts: 901 Threads: 33 Gallery Uploads: 10 Wiki Edits: 2 Blog Entries: 1	1. What level of experience do you have with firearms? None =P 2. How knowledgeable are you on firearms? Is your knowledge brief, extensive, or in between? Brief 3. Do you know the difference between repeating, semi-automatic, fully automatic, and machine gun? Yes 4. Do you understand the different cartridge designators? Nopes 5. What are your thoughts on you personally owning or using a firearm? Please leave government policy out of this.I guess it's okay to have them for protection. Guns are scary though I wouldn't own one.

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Cubby Lighting Designer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas, USA Age: 14 Posts: 649 Threads: 18 Gallery Uploads: 4 Blog Entries: 17	i shot a rifle at a shooting range one time with my uncle thats about it i dont really like guns that rifle scared the s*** out of me i forgot it would kick back ^^ lol

02-08-2008	#7 (permalink)
mm3 hack Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Age: 16 Posts: 864 Threads: 51 Gallery Uploads: 3 Wiki Edits: 2	1. What level of experience do you have with firearms? Extensive. My family (dad's side, anyway) and myself are big-time hunters. We also like shooting competitively, IOW, for sport. 2. How knowledgeable are you on firearms? Is your knowledge brief, extensive, or in between? Pretty extensive. My father was a big, hardcore Army guy before I was born. When he left the Army after my mom had me, He brought home rifles that were his during his time served -- which are still legally issued by the United States Army. About when I was 11 or 12, he started having me go through training and lessons on weapon safety, etc. When I was 14, I went to rifle academy through the US Marine Corps. and when I was 15, I went to Marksman Academy through the US Navy (<-- ROTC). I graduated from Marksman Academy pretty high, with an overall rank of 19 out of 20 (average for graduates are between 12 and 17). When I got home, I got my hunting license (now 16). 3. Do you know the difference between repeating, semi-automatic, fully automatic, and machine gun? Of course -- and, I think "machine gun" qualifies as Fully Automatic. And, what, no burst? Who can forget the M16-A2/A4 ? As well as all the other burst-fire firearms? Also; don't forget firearm "classes"; LMG (Light Machine Gun), SMG (Submachine gun), etc. 4. Do you understand the different cartridge designators? Yes. Was the biggest thing they drove into your skull during Marksman Academy. 5. What are your thoughts on you personally owning or using a firearm? Please leave government policy out of this. My thoughts? looks over to 500lbs locker in basement Firearms are great tools, and are great things to help you carry out a very fun hobby. JUST USE THEM RIGHT!!

02-08-2008	#9 (permalink)
Charlie F Indecisive Historical Donor Senior Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England, UK Age: 18 Posts: 1,642 Threads: 25 Gallery Uploads: 11 Wiki Edits: 43 Blog Entries: 51	My only experience with a gun was when I was in Cubs (like Scouts, but when you are a little younger). We got to shoot handguns, the Scouts got to handle bigger guns, but handguns were still cool. This was when we camped at this activity site that had a firing range. Apart from that, I haven't touched a gun, since they're illegal, and I'm not in a gang!

02-08-2008	#10 (permalink)
Target Deus ex Machina Historical Donor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Age: 20 Posts: 421 Threads: 45 Gallery Uploads: 25 Wiki Edits: 6 Blog Entries: 14	I've never had any experience with firearms, only kept a shotgun in my hand when I was a child (not loaded). The only weapon I used were the soft air guns, but only at Luna Park. As for knowledge, I know the name the parts of a gun and some kind of shotgun's bullet, since my granddad liked hunting and I followed him sometimes. The only weapons I "know" are the guns that appears in war video games and the M1 Garand (Dad told me about it because he used it while during his military service), as for Use, I think the should be used only for Hunting and with A LOT of attention.