So the ban on hand-guns worked then!!!!

[Gaffer]

So is the Government going to lift the ban on legally owned hand-guns now they now it's the illegally held hand-guns that cause the problems?

(something we all knew anyway!!)

 

[ 07. January 2003, 03:39 PM: Message edited by: Gaffer ]

[Newt]

Based on another thread where Fishery officials are at times afraid to check anglers for licenses, maybe making them sworn law enforcement officers and arming them might be in order.

 

And there is much to be said for ordinary folks being allowed to own guns. Long or short. Problems --- surely. But overall, worth it IMO.

[Elizabeth]

Gaffer:

So is the Government going to lift the ban on legally owned hand-guns now they now it's the illegally held hand-guns that cause the problems?

(something we all knew anyway!!)

I think knives over a certain length are also banned in public places.

 

E

[Apache]

Knives with a blade of over 3" long are illegal if carried in public places and are classed as an illegal and offensive weaponn.

[Peter Gowman]

It's not the guns or the knives that are the problem, it's the idiots on the end of them. I used to own weapons before they were banned, but I must say I don't miss them. The nonsense is that shotguns are still easily owned and anyone with a little knowledge can maufacture their own highly dangerous ammunition for it (explosive shells, solid slug etc). If we are going to have a ban, ban them all or not.

[Colin Brett]

Peter Gowman:

If we are going to have a ban, ban them all or not.

Yes, but it's only the good guys who conform. The Loonies out there will not give them up!

 

Colin

[Newt]

Peter Gowman:

... anyone with a little knowledge can maufacture their own highly dangerous ammunition for it (explosive shells, solid slug etc). ...

Probably better to use lead buckshot. 0 (9 to the ounce), 00 (8 to the ounce) or 000 (6 to the ounce) work nicely. 00 is probably the best compromise at roughly 3.5Gm per pellet.

 

[ 17. January 2003, 06:37 PM: Message edited by: Newt ]

[Peter Gowman]

Nah

Solid slug is great fun.

[Peter Gowman]

Newt

I forgot to ask, when you make your 000, how high do you have to drop your lead from?

[billy5000]

Hi all,

 

dont quote me on this but lead was binned a while back the same as lead weights for fishing.

i think its now zinc or something else????????

 

 

billy