Guns

[Toyney]

my boyfriend got arrested for using his air rifle up on this open common ground near to me. the local farmer was a complete c**t and walked over, locked a gate to a public carpark, locking my boyfriends car in there ( which has french plates) then the farmer walked over, photographed him up close, still said nothing, no word at all... then stormed off ( swearing something about the french) and called his mates some other local farmers. then the police arrived, bemused when he ran over to the car and begged them to proteect him from the big burly farmers mates and their dogs, so they took my boyfriend in for questioning, and then proceded to waste several hours of police time by doing pointless paperwork.. and released him with no charge, but not before practising their french on him at the station... they thought it was amusing.

now if only the farmer had said.. hey, c'mon fella, ya cant shoot there or, move along frenchie find another spot to shoot your bean can.
but no, he had to waste everyones time.
ive been trying to think of ways of retribution, the farm house is on one of my training routes when i go out cycling... it wouldnt be so hard to do something equally spiteful... but then im not really like that, im not so bitter and twisted as the old man farmer. still... revenge is a dish best served cold...

[TonyN]

..it wouldnt be so hard to do something equally spiteful... but then im not really like that, im not so bitter and twisted as the old man farmer. still...

There are plenty on here who are!!!

[Chillitt]

given all the rabble rousing about gun control, the police and farmers have lost all sense of humour about armed trespass... gone are the days when you just get sent home with a flea in your ear. a lot of shooters phone polis control rooms before setting out to avoid an armed responce unit scaring the rabbits off...
an air rifle, if used on land without permission, is a firearm and subject to the same legislation as wandering about with a rifle or shotgun. its a bit over the top, but i reckon your bloke got off lightly!

[BUSHWHACKER]

my boyfriend got arrested for using his air rifle up on this open common ground near to me. the local farmer was a complete c**t and walked over, locked a gate to a public carpark, locking my boyfriends car in there ( which has french plates) then the farmer walked over, photographed him up close, still said nothing, no word at all... then stormed off ( swearing something about the french) and called his mates some other local farmers. then the police arrived, bemused when he ran over to the car and begged them to proteect him from the big burly farmers mates and their dogs, so they took my boyfriend in for questioning, and then proceded to waste several hours of police time by doing pointless paperwork.. and released him with no charge, but not before practising their french on him at the station... they thought it was amusing.

now if only the farmer had said.. hey, c'mon fella, ya cant shoot there or, move along frenchie find another spot to shoot your bean can.
but no, he had to waste everyones time.
ive been trying to think of ways of retribution, the farm house is on one of my training routes when i go out cycling... it wouldnt be so hard to do something equally spiteful... but then im not really like that, im not so bitter and twisted as the old man farmer. still... revenge is a dish best served cold...

Go up to the farmer and take a photo of him and just say..."see ya later" and wink.

[Woodzie]

And don't forget to get a photo of his tractor

[CaptainBeaky]

I have a single shot Baikal shotgun, barrel like a tanks, a .22 bolt action a 12 bore Berreta 682 and one of these.

Marlin?

[andy]

Marlin?

Winchester 94 38/357

[BUSHWHACKER]

Smith & wesson .44 Magnum. The most powerful handgun in the world and could blow yer head cleeeeeeeeean off!
Now you gotta ask yourself a question........"do I feel lucky".........Well, do ya!, Punk!?

[CaptainBeaky]

Winchester 94 38/357

Oooh - the original! (Can't see the engraving from the pic!)

[TJG]

Yep, going out on Saturday after pigeons & bunnies & Sunday offroading. Don't use the Surf though, get told off for leaving blood and snot all over the carpet! Landy is so $$$$py it doesn't even show.

I got:
12b classic doubles
12b CG Bonehill English Eidelock
12b Berreta self loader
Browning .22
Marlin.22mag
Parker hale .308
very old lee metford .303 sleeved down to .22 for cadet use (used in boer war & paid £10 for it!)
.44 BP pistol
.22 Air rifle


The voices told me to stay at home & clean my gun colletion..........

[andy]

Do you shoot any of those at Bisley, I'm a member of the stationers shooting club, only shoot 6 times a year, would like to do more but it's down to money these days.

[TJG]

Do you shoot any of those at Bisley, I'm a member of the stationers shooting club, only shoot 6 times a year, would like to do more but it's down to money these days.

I used to go there a lot when I had pistols but mainly do rough & vermin shooting now, I should really lose the .44 & .308 (keep toying with the idea of a .17, especially a centrefire) as they don't get much use. Its mainly getting the time to go & my club usually shoot on weekdays when I'm busy working.

[andy]

I dont enjoy it so much these days, not been the same since they took the pistols away, but I keep it going so that the $$$$$$$s cant take my FAC away.

[The Saddlemaker]

Been here for ages now and no mention of guns nor hunting. Am I the only one who bought a Surf to use as an serious off road furry feathered hearse or do you all park outside schools and pick up children

I packed up shooting after 15 yrs in Marines , but I do hand make shotgun slips & case and cartridge bags,( and archery gear), does that count????
anyone want custom made gear see,, www.mlworkshop.co.uk
Martin,
over the hills and far away

[AuldNick]

Not got my FAC yet only the SGC but time will sort that, meantime when I go lamping with a 22 I borrow my mate as long as he brings his guns

I fired everyfekinthing from .22 to 88mm in the TA and dood good in the shooting team with all 7.62 but forgot the fun of the shotgun 'till last year now I cant get enuf of my Ruski gun XXX, mibbi upgrade to something more posh for the new game season but I doubt I will get rid of my AK, never needs cleaned, oiled nor needs any tlc, never fails and cheap as poo, kinda like me apart from the oiled / fail bit.

My mind was made up re ra Surf after watching guys trying to run Defenders, Disco's, Rangers when the X5's and silly Volvo's got parked at the farm, fair doo's to the Defender at 5 years old it can be fixed for £30 but £30 a week DIY workshop is a lot of money, it's slow, uncomfortable and without a real heater so I done some homework and spied on you lot and waited 'till one of the syndicate guys turned up in a Surf that made my mind up and orf to fleabay I went, four months later I finaly got one and love it, even the Landy guys are dumbstruck at the "value for money" factor, Surf V Defender = no contest!

What are you guys shooting now that the game season has ended and the rabbits are doin the rabbit thing, are you still stroking pidgeons and sorting the vermin or is it all fishing time now?

BTW...Anybody up north wanting rid of a wee gill? Good home waiting!