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That's right, as of today, NSG's favorite person ever* is now officially armed! Having went down and got myself a Hunting Crossbow, of which I will never use to hunt, but rather shoot targets with, I'm currently giddy with excitement.:D

Weapons, NSG? Or are you all unarmed? http://www.2020tshirts.com/images/products/PW-0503_A8290B-EVIL-SMILEY.jpg

*Excluding everyone else.:p

I will be issued an M16 soon, I think.

I've got a left and a right.

I will be issued an M16 soon, I think.

I forget, does the Army use the A2 or the A3 now?

Having went down and got myself a Hunting Crossbow, of which I will never use to hunt, but rather shoot targets with, I'm currently giddy with excitement.:D

Unless by targets you mean small children skipping home from school, I will have to brand you silly.

One hopes the unarmed among us will proudly display that fact on their front doors.

Speaking of signs, we looked at some potential rental property today. Sign left on the foreclosure said "Trespassers shot on sight. Survivors shot again." It's a shame those nice people lost their home. I say "nice" because I wouldn't give any warning.

Unless by targets you mean small children skipping home from school, I will have to brand you silly.

Well, they're not out of the question.:tongue:

But I've just never been much for hunting. Seems rather silly to go tramping around in the woods for a few hours, get sweaty, mosquito bites all over you, and buy a whole bunch of useless crap for a few minutes of shooting and one paragraph worth of bragging rights. Much better to go off somewhere where they have those fancy shot-registering screens, bring your crossbow along, and enjoy a few hours worth of shooting without any of the boring, primitive crap we were supposed to have given up years ago. :wink:

Speaking of signs, we looked at some potential rental property today. Sign left on the foreclosure said "Trespassers shot on sight. Survivors shot again." It's a shame those nice people lost their home. I say "nice" because I wouldn't give any warning.

What a big bad tough guy you are.

One hopes the unarmed among us will proudly display that fact on their front doors.


Can't we seperate arms ownership from 'pride' at armed or unarmed status? Must it really be such a big deal? some people want to have a weapon, some don't. As long as the people -with- the weapons aren't trying to lord it over those without just to prove to everyone that they're big and manly, is it actually important, really?

I forget, does the Army use the A2 or the A3 now?

A2 for some units, A4 for others--I do not believe the A3 ever saw Army use.

Well, they're not out of the question.:tongue:

But I've just never been much for hunting. Seems rather silly to go tramping around in the woods for a few hours, get sweaty, mosquito bites all over you, and buy a whole bunch of useless crap for a few minutes of shooting and one paragraph worth of bragging rights. Much better to go off somewhere where they have those fancy shot-registering screens, bring your crossbow along, and enjoy a few hours worth of shooting without any of the boring, primitive crap we were supposed to have given up years ago. :wink:
Come on. Haven't you ever seen Second Hand Lions? Think of all the hunting you can do from your front porch.

Can't we seperate arms ownership from 'pride' at armed or unarmed status? Must it really be such a big deal? some people want to have a weapon, some don't. As long as the people -with- the weapons aren't trying to lord it over those without just to prove to everyone that they're big and manly, is it actually important, really?

Well, I take some amount of pride in knowing that I own a Crossbow. I wouldn't try to lord it over anyone (Minus my friend who also is trying to acquire a Crossbow:tongue: ). It isn't extremely important (Unless we're invaded in the near future and/or have a sudden rise in violent crime, in which case you might want to go around armed), but hell, what is? At the very least, it's a good waste of time, and makes a few talking points.

I have a fair number of weapons that I have trained with as a martial artist. I also own a bow, but my parents currently have it, as I have not lived anywhere with room to shoot it since I left for college(not to mention the weapons policy when I lived on campus).

A2 for some units, A4 for others--I do not believe the A3 ever saw Army use.
It didn't? Must be a bit late, normally I'm a bit more informed about US military equipment. Well, more informed than your average Joe Plumber.:p
Come on. Haven't you ever seen Second Hand Lions? Think of all the hunting you can do from your front porch.
But we don't get many traveling salesmen around here. :(

(Can't afford a lion either)

Well, I take some amount of pride in knowing that I own a Crossbow. I wouldn't try to lord it over anyone (Minus my friend who also is trying to acquire a Crossbow:tongue: ). It isn't extremely important (Unless we're invaded in the near future and/or have a sudden rise in violent crime, in which case you might want to go around armed), but hell, what is? At the very least, it's a good waste of time, and makes a few talking points.


I've no qualms with you having a crossbow. I hope you enjoy it. I just think the constant scrabble for the high ground between 'armed, responsible, prepared' gun-users and 'unarmed, sane, don't-need-a-gun-as-a-penis-substitute' crowd is getting a bit stale. Both have good arguments for and against weapon ownership, and I hope they continue to debate it - it's just the... 'betterthanyou'ness that comes from both sides that really stinks. I'm sorry for partially hijacking your thread to espouse my own agenda.

It didn't? Must be a bit late, normally I'm a bit more informed about US military equipment. Well, more informed than your average Joe Plumber.:p

Especially for you age. I think the A3 did not see much of run, though.

That's right, as of today, NSG's favorite person ever* is now officially armed! Having went down and got myself a Hunting Crossbow, of which I will never use to hunt, but rather shoot targets with, I'm currently giddy with excitement.:D

Weapons, NSG? Or are you all unarmed? http://www.2020tshirts.com/images/products/PW-0503_A8290B-EVIL-SMILEY.jpg

*Excluding everyone else.:p

I have an AR15 (for target shooting, iron sights only right now), and once I get my pistol permit, I'll start looking for a good pistol (9mm most likely) to target shoot with (there's weekly bowling pin matches at the club local to me).

I've no qualms with you having a crossbow. I hope you enjoy it. I just think the constant scrabble for the high ground between 'armed, responsible, prepared' gun-users and 'unarmed, sane, don't-need-a-gun-as-a-penis-substitute' crowd is getting a bit stale. Both have good arguments for and against weapon ownership, and I hope they continue to debate it - it's just the... 'betterthanyou'ness that comes from both sides that really stinks. I'm sorry for partially hijacking your thread to espouse my own agenda.
*sob* I feel so used... And so does my thread. :(
I think the A3 did not see much of run, though.

Huh. Weird. I was under the impression that the Army was switching to the A3 for some reason. Can't even recall where I got the idea, now that I think about it.

Huh. Weird. I was under the impression that the Army was switching to the A3 for some reason. Can't even recall where I got the idea, now that I think about it.

Maybe it was the Marines or something?

I forget, does the Army use the A2 or the A3 now?

Soon to be the A4. the A3 was a full auto version of the A2 for spec ops. They found in vietnam normal grunts tend to waste Ammo with the A1.

Huh. Weird. I was under the impression that the Army was switching to the A3 for some reason. Can't even recall where I got the idea, now that I think about it.

the army is switching to the A4.
Though it will be phased with front line types getting first batch.
the reason for the confusion is colt dubbed it the A3 unoffically before it was adopted by the military.

the A3 is the designation for an A2 that is still full auto. rather then single semi burst of the normal A2.

Full auto A-4 will likely be called A-5s.

Well, I take some amount of pride in knowing that I own a Crossbow. I wouldn't try to lord it over anyone (Minus my friend who also is trying to acquire a Crossbow:tongue: ). It isn't extremely important (Unless we're invaded in the near future and/or have a sudden rise in violent crime, in which case you might want to go around armed), but hell, what is? At the very least, it's a good waste of time, and makes a few talking points.

Remember, you can only lord it over your friend if you can score more points than him. :)

Maybe it was the Marines or something?
I think it might have been the SEALs.

On the topic of armed. I have a 9mm I ended up gettign when my Ex's druggies friends were causing me trouble.

Remember, you can only lord it over your friend if you can score more points than him. :)

When it comes to talking points, I can win in quantity, if not in quality.:wink:

When it comes to talking points, I can win in quantity, if not in quality.:wink:

Not talking points, scoring points (at the shooting range). BTW, pics of said crossbow?

On the topic of armed. I have a 9mm I ended up gettign when my Ex's druggies friends were causing me trouble.

Pics?

Pics?

oh my cheap ass 9 mm ?
nah. I keep it pretty out of sight at the moment.

oh my cheap ass 9 mm ?
nah. I keep it pretty out of sight at the moment.

Well, until I get my pistol permit (it's processing right now), I can't buy a pistol. So I like to live vicariously through pictures. :p

Well, until I get my pistol permit (it's processing right now), I can't buy a pistol. So I like to live vicariously through pictures. :p

You need a permit for a pistol :eek:
what sort of fascist state do you live in ?

One hopes the unarmed among us will proudly display that fact on their front doors.

Only if that "one" were to be an asshole.

Seriously. This isn't even about the "right to bear arms" anymore, it's about "hope the ones that don't have arms get screwed, haw, haw". Why exactly? Can't a person that doesn't have arms simply figure there is something better to do with their time, as opposed to not having a weapon just so they can personally spite gun owners in general and you, Myrmidonisia, in particular? For someone who trots about "gun ownership rights", you seem VERY willing to forego the right to NOT have a gun.

That's right, as of today, NSG's favorite person ever* is now officially armed! Having went down and got myself a Hunting Crossbow, of which I will never use to hunt, but rather shoot targets with, I'm currently giddy with excitement.:D

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer!

*Grabs CM's non-existant Sarah Michelle Gellar breasts*

You need a permit for a pistol :eek:
what sort of fascist state do you live in ?

I live in CT. In order to carry in CT, you need a pistol permit. Therefore, gun stores can't sell a pistol unless you have either the pistol permit or an Eligibility Certificate (the Eligibility Certificate requires the same fees/paperwork to be filled out as the pistol permit, but it only allows the purchaser to bring the pistol home, and nowhere else). So it's smarter for me to get the pistol permit, since it will allow me to take it to the range.

I have a mind, therefore I am always armed. As to what weapons I possess, I will admit to owning one war hammer, three swords, and several daggers/knives.

I live in CT. In order to carry in CT, you need a pistol permit. Therefore, gun stores can't sell a pistol unless you have either the pistol permit or an Eligibility Certificate (the Eligibility Certificate requires the same fees/paperwork to be filled out as the pistol permit, but it only allows the purchaser to bring the pistol home, and nowhere else). So it's smarter for me to get the pistol permit, since it will allow me to take it to the range.

We can transport bought weapons home as long as the gun and the ammo is stored in two separate containers in the car.

We can transport bought weapons home as long as the gun and the ammo is stored in two separate containers in the car.

It must be nice. :(

The only other way I could obtain a pistol (legally) in CT without either the pistol permit or the Eligibility Certificate is to inherit one. But even then, all I can do is transport it home.

Not talking points, scoring points (at the shooting range). BTW, pics of said crossbow?

Ask and ye shall receive!
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/Tombombadil9/100_1142.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/Tombombadil9/100_1143.jpg

Ask and ye shall receive!
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/Tombombadil9/100_1142.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/Tombombadil9/100_1143.jpg

Used?

Used?

Brand new. Not much of a photographer.

Brand new. Not much of a photographer.

You need to change the date on your camera then (that's why I asked if it was used). :p

Looks decent. Is that a magnified optic, or a 1x red dot?

You need to change the date on your camera then (that's why I asked if it was used). :p


Heh, yeah. I hardly ever use it though, second time this year, only used it once last year.

Looks decent. Is that a magnified optic, or a 1x red dot?
Erm... What do you mean?:confused:

My, those look impressive.

Heh, yeah. I hardly ever use it though, second time this year, only used it once last year.

Erm... What do you mean?:confused:

The sight on the top of the crossbow. Does it have magnification? Cross-hairs or red dot?

My, those look impressive.
*Has an urge to take this out of context*
The sight on the top of the crossbow. Does it have magnification? Cross-hairs or red dot?
No, it's not magnified.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer!

*Grabs CM's non-existant Sarah Michelle Gellar breasts*

:eek2:

I feel non-existentially violated!

Time to trot out one of my favorite stock phrases: "I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of..." in this case, 'weapons about my person or in my possession.'

Much better to go off somewhere where they have those fancy shot-registering screens, bring your crossbow along, and enjoy a few hours worth of shooting without any of the boring, primitive crap we were supposed to have given up years ago.

I don't know, I've never found hunting to be boring or primitive. The same goes for trapping. You get to be out in the woods, you get to use a specific set of skills, and at the end of the day, if you're lucky, you've got something to eat.

One hopes the unarmed among us will proudly display that fact on their front doors.

Speaking of signs, we looked at some potential rental property today. Sign left on the foreclosure said "Trespassers shot on sight. Survivors shot again." It's a shame those nice people lost their home. I say "nice" because I wouldn't give any warning.

First, last I heard its illegal to shoot trespassers without a sign saying that trespassers will be shot, and second, anyone who kills someone without need is a bastard who I wouldn't want anywhere near me, and third, if you shoot a helpless and injured man you are a) scum, and b) a murderer. Plain and simple. And the states with the most gun-toting would-be murders are also probably the ones most likely to strap your ass to the electric chair.

Weapons, NSG? Or are you all unarmed?[/IMG]

I have a Glock SK81. I undertsand it is used by the German special forces and the USAF. If you and me came into battle CM by the time you fired missed and reloaded I would have slit your throat. :D

You know, there was a guy in Tampa that accidentally shot himself with a crossbow.

Be careful.

I forget, does the Army use the A2 or the A3 now?

A4


Me, I have swords. I like Swords...

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=14760913&postcount=576

I'm English and I live in a city, what d'you think?

I have a Glock SK81. I undertsand it is used by the German special forces and the USAF. If you and me came into battle CM by the time you fired missed and reloaded I would have slit your throat. :D
Missed? Who said anything about missing? ;)
You know, there was a guy in Tampa that accidentally shot himself with a crossbow.

Be careful.
:eek2:

How.... How do you shoot yourself with a CROSSBOW?!?

Oh, wait, Tampa.
I'm English and I live in a city, what d'you think?
I'm willing to bet you have a wide variety of military-grade weapons. :wink: Yeah, yeah, I know, meh joke

How.... How do you shoot yourself with a CROSSBOW?!?

Oh, wait, Tampa.

America's penis.

Yes, I tried to work it out how you could shoot yourself with a crossbow on purpose, never mind on accident, and it's a difficult concept.

I'm willing to bet you have a wide variety of military-grade weapons. :wink:

Yep. Tanks, Tornado planes, F-22s, a couple of miniguns and a nuke.

Yes, I tried to work it out how you could shoot yourself with a crossbow on purpose, never mind on accident, and it's a difficult concept.

In the foot wouldn't be too hard.

America's penis.

Yes, I tried to work it out how you could shoot yourself with a crossbow on purpose, never mind on accident, and it's a difficult concept.
Really, really long arms, I suppose.
Yep. Tanks, Tornado planes, F-22s, a couple of miniguns and a nuke.
Wow. I had no idea that you folks across the pond were so lightly armed.:tongue:

Wow. I had no idea that you folks across the pond were so lightly armed.:tongue:

Yeah, well, they won't let us have more than 10 50 megaton nukes.

Yeah, well, they won't let us have more than 10 50 megaton nukes.

What a bunch of nanny-state fascist pigs.:mad:

I have a red and white football sock containing a square chunk of marble. I call her Betsy..

Oh, I just realised I do technically have a weapon close to hand -- a bokken -- so Myrmi can sleep tight knowing I'm safe.

Oh, I just realised I do technically have a weapon close to hand -- a bokken -- so Myrmi can sleep tight knowing I'm safe.

D'you do Kendo or Haedong Kumdo or something then?

D'you do Kendo or Haedong Kumdo or something then?
I used to practice Kendo, but that's been put on hold for a while; thinking of starting it up again this summer.

In the meantime, I still have what is essentially a big pointy stick.

Oh, I just realised I do technically have a weapon close to hand -- a bokken -- so Myrmi can sleep tight knowing I'm safe.

I've got one too and so does my brother. I've also got a straw shade to show off how cool I am with a blunt wooden sword that has Kanji written on it.
For night time defense, I keep a LED flashlight under my pillow.

I've also got a straw shade to show off how cool I am with a blunt wooden sword that has Kanji written on it.
Good for you.

I've not seen a bokken with kanji on it outside of a tourist shop in Japan.

I forget, does the Army use the A2 or the A3 now?

The A3 is fully automatic and in USN use only. Whether USN covers the Marines or not I haven't a clue. the US Army, as far as I know, still use the A2 as standard, but the A4 is becoming increasingly common. Along with the M4.

I also believe some versions of the M16 and C7/8 have got into British Army service in small numbers.

The A3 is fully automatic and in USN use only. Whether USN covers the Marines or not I haven't a clue. the US Army, as far as I know, still use the A2 as standard, but the A4 is becoming increasingly common. Along with the M4.

I also believe some versions of the M16 and C7/8 have got into British Army service in small numbers.

Some special forces units use the A3 in the army.

Good for you.

I've not seen a bokken with kanji on it outside of a tourist shop in Japan.

I mostly use it for exercise. Besides, using a bokken is kinda illegal (from what I've heard) so it helps to claim it as a gift shop item.

First, last I heard its illegal to shoot trespassers without a sign saying that trespassers will be shot, and second, anyone who kills someone without need is a bastard who I wouldn't want anywhere near me, and third, if you shoot a helpless and injured man you are a) scum, and b) a murderer. Plain and simple. And the states with the most gun-toting would-be murders are also probably the ones most likely to strap your ass to the electric chair.
Someone missed his lithium today, didn't he?

Missed? Who said anything about missing? ;)

I am like a Ninja with fast reflexes.

By the time you see me CM you are already dead. :tongue:

First, last I heard its illegal to shoot trespassers without a sign saying that trespassers will be shot, and second, anyone who kills someone without need is a bastard who I wouldn't want anywhere near me, and third, if you shoot a helpless and injured man you are a) scum, and b) a murderer. Plain and simple. And the states with the most gun-toting would-be murders are also probably the ones most likely to strap your ass to the electric chair.

Depends on your state.
If the state has castle laws like Texas and Florida, then you can shoot them for crossing your fence, or coming in your home. I think Florida lets you shoot them for getting in your vehicle too.

The shooting of survivors is a joke.

I am like a Ninja with fast reflexes.

By the time you see me CM you are already dead. :tongue:

Beware ninja I am a grammaton Cleric that has mastered gunkata.

I have a red and white football sock containing a square chunk of marble. I call her Betsy..

Oooh, Mr. Fancy Pants with his marble and coloured socks. I just use a plain grey sock with a half brick. I call her Vera.

I will be issued an M16 soon, I think.
You'd better hope for an A3 because the A4 sucks balls.

Beware ninja I am a grammaton Cleric that has mastered in gunkata.

I move in the shadows and become one with my surrounding environment you wouldn't even know I was there.

Actually I never liked that movie.

I move in the shadows and become one with my surrounding environment you wouldn't even know I was there.

Actually I never liked that movie.

you kidding I shoot best when the target is hiding.


You only don't like the movie because grammaton cleric > ninja is so painfully obvious.

you kidding I shoot best when the target is hiding.


You only don't like the movie because grammaton cleric > ninja is so painfully obvious.

My bias has been exposed. :tongue:

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer!

*Grabs CM's non-existant Sarah Michelle Gellar breasts*

I can testify that they are very much not non-existant. :eek2:

j/k, CM :p

I can testify that they are very much not non-existant. :eek2:

j/k, CM :p

You have no idea how much that made me want to cry.:(

Hint: Not at all.:p

Bah, a real weapon weapon is the Mossberg 500 Rolling Thunder.

Because I mentioned them earlier:

https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo03/ed/61/53398a14539c__1241358972000.jpeg

A number of my weapons:
Tonfa, Cane, Bokken, other Bokken, Surujin, Sai, Nunchukku, Kama, Bo, Eku.

I have a few others, but those are most of them.

Bah, a real weapon weapon is the Mossberg 500 Rolling Thunder.

Honestly, the muzzle stabilizer makes it look stupid.

If/when I get a shotgun, I'm considering this: http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express_combos.asp

Honestly, the muzzle stabilizer makes it look stupid.

If/when I get a shotgun, I'm considering this: http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express_combos.asp

Well, then thats you opinion. Me, I think it looks cool.

The nature of my weaponry is a matter of national security for, at last count, 17 nations.

I've got an issued AK-74M, and the PMM is sitting in the armory, because it's quite useless.

At home Ive got a Mosin-Nagant 91/30, some really old hunting shotgun I got from my dad[family gun, I guess], and an old AK-74 I snuck back from Chechnya >.>

I have a fake samurai sword, and we have my dead uncle's knife collection.

An old Ottoman shamshir, a falchion, three kukri, and a Dha. I'm best with my hands, though.

I've got an issued AK-74M, and the PMM is sitting in the armory, because it's quite useless.

At home Ive got a Mosin-Nagant 91/30, some really old hunting shotgun I got from my dad[family gun, I guess], and an old AK-74 I snuck back from Chechnya >.>AKs huh...the ones I've built so far....
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/17932486/57.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/17932486/DSC00039.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/17932486/TacticalAK1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/17932486/AKS74U.jpg
And the one I'm building now...
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/17932486/pkmyummy.jpg

AKs huh...the ones I've built so far....
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/17932486/TacticalAK1.jpg


That's a Saiga, right?

Also, AKS-74U's are quite inexpensive if you know the right people here >.>

the Queen lets me play with one of her SA80 A-2's (along with tons of other cool shit aka me lugging a GPMG round)

as for me...er I can run really fast or at the very least faster than the woman I'm with >_>

I will be issued an M16 soon, I think.

don't worry the novelty will soon wear off as you carry the bloody thing for miles upon miles followed by the dreaded cleaning

images

I not sure about that cam scheme...I mean why if all it will do is make you lose the fucker?

but then again your hardly gonna lose it because its almost on SPAM level of cam madness :p

I also believe some versions of the M16 and C7/8 have got into British Army service in small numbers.

currently being used by our special forces because they got rather fed up with the SA-80 being a useless POS

Also, AKS-74U's are quite inexpensive if you know the right people here >.>

he might have some trouble explaining it at the airport though :p

That's a Saiga, right?

Also, AKS-74U's are quite inexpensive if you know the right people here >.>

Nope, Bulgarian AKS-74 circa 1994 built on my own receiver....