Do you own a firearm?

Do you own a firearm?

  • Yes

    Votes: 82 25.5%

  • No

    Votes: 133 41.3%

  • No, but I am looking into it

    Votes: 90 28.0%

  • Other

    Votes: 17 5.3%
  • Total voters
    322
wingnut771 said:
What happens when you use a gun for self defence (kill a robber) that is licensed for sport?
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The same as what happens if you use one that's licensed for self defense.

Only difference between the two licenses is that with the sporting guns you have to leave them unloaded in a safe when you store them there, and you renew every 10 years instead of 5.
 
The Darkness said:
For those who are anti-guns here, just remember that when KZN happened it was the gun owners who protected the inroads. I was on one group where there was only a single gun owner (9mm only) and he was getting 2 hours sleep at the time as this was so valuable to the security of their post. You only need a gun when you need one.
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Blows my mind that people went through the riots and are still no more prepared than when it happened two years ago.

No access to clean water, no stored food in case the supply goes down, no means of protection.

I seriously wonder if those that put their lives on the line two years ago are going to give a **** if grown adults can't think two steps ahead of them to benefit themselves and their families.
 
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Jam Sandwich said:
I actually wound up buying 2 safes (but I only have handguns)...one is pretty obvious in the linen closet with my old passport and a few Rands in cash but the other one I spent a bit of time hiding and secured it well.

As for holsters...I wasted a good few pennies on crap ones before finally getting a decent Mtac leather/kydex one that is 'shirt tuckable' and one cheap Kydex one with an Ulti clip for when I dont want to wear a belt. I think thats the norm though? You cant really tell until you have bought one and worn one for a while. I like the cheap leather holster I have but it isnt great for reholstering. I bought a belly band for running/cycling buts its terrible so I just used the holster with the clip on my shorts.

Clothing wise...I used to live in rugby shorts and T shirts and had to buy a few extra jeans a size or two up and shorts with belt loops... Also bought some larger T shirts and shirts. But thats fine...I never really buy clothes anyway so these should last me a good while.

I would love a ratchet style belt but could only afford a Ross leather belt....Maybe oneday...(I also discovered when I had to formally dress up the other day that my leather belt is a tight squeeze in my formal pants belt loops...)
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Same issues i have.
Love the look of a leather holster but after a few incidents at robots i need the kydex to reholster while driving the leather cant do that. Kydex does eat the finish up

My holster is tuckable too but i have the j clip and should get a c clip because iv been stopped by other gun guys by the clip on my belt. I just use a normal leather woolies belt seems to be doing okay for last few years
 
Curt889 said:
Same issues i have.
Love the look of a leather holster but after a few incidents at robots i need the kydex to reholster while driving the leather cant do that. Kydex does eat the finish up

My holster is tuckable too but i have the j clip and should get a c clip because iv been stopped by other gun guys by the clip on my belt. I just use a normal leather woolies belt seems to be doing okay for last few years
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Ja, my daily carry is showing marks from the holster but thats ok...I have friends whose guns still look brand new...because they are still in the safe....
 
RanzB said:
Blows my mind that people went through the riots and are still no more prepared than when it happened two years ago.

No access to clean water, no stored good in case the supply goes down, no means of protection.

I seriously wonder if those that put their lives on the line two years ago are going to give a **** if grown adults can't think two steps ahead of them to benefit themselves and their families.
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Jip.

For me it is those living on farms included.

They know they are being targeted, but get a firearm, hell no.

Must have the latest Hilux rather.
 
Brian_G said:
A lot more people here so far that don't have them and don't want to.

They're necessary in a situation like KZN was, I'll give you that. But some won't even agree with that thinking.
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GFSA your aunt?
 
no I have a normal arm, with meat and carbon and whatever

don't think I could handle my arm being on fire
 
Jam Sandwich said:
Ja, my daily carry is showing marks from the holster but thats ok...I have friends whose guns still look brand new...because they are still in the safe....
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SD firearm, holster, belt etc, are tools, if carried for the intended purpose and trained with as one should, wear marks will show soon enough.

Need to be 100% functional and maintained, but does not need to look good (it is OK if it does though).
Maybe less so for the belt, which might have to fit in with dress code.
 
Owning a firearm can present various challenges and risks that make it less desirable. Firstly, the presence of a firearm in a household increases the likelihood of accidents or unintentional injuries, especially when not properly stored or handled. Additionally, the availability of firearms can escalate conflicts or impulsive actions, potentially leading to irreversible consequences. Moreover, the presence of firearms has been linked to higher rates of suicide and domestic violence. But that said, Owning a firearm can provide individuals with a sense of personal security and self-defense, offering a means of protection in potentially dangerous situations. But still in my position, I think owning one is just not for me.
 
Amalcamus1 said:
Owning a firearm can present various challenges and risks that make it less desirable. Firstly, the presence of a firearm in a household increases the likelihood of accidents or unintentional injuries, especially when not properly stored or handled. Additionally, the availability of firearms can escalate conflicts or impulsive actions, potentially leading to irreversible consequences. Moreover, the presence of firearms has been linked to higher rates of suicide and domestic violence. But that said, Owning a firearm can provide individuals with a sense of personal security and self-defense, offering a means of protection in potentially dangerous situations. But still in my position, I think owning one is just not for me.
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I would much rather blow my brains out than jump off a bridge, drown myself or slit my wrists though.
 
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