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Speaking from experience this year, not all new gun owners would be represented in background check data. I know of two, and they are shooters.
7 million new shooters this year.
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Perhaps the better question is "What percentage were already gun owners?"
And, that's not an easy question to answer[/QUOTE]
And aren’t we all delighted that it’s so difficult to answer. The only way to get an exact answer would be to register all gun owners. Don’t think we want to go there for the sake of statistical analysis.
Perhaps the better question is "What percentage were already gun owners?"
And, that's not an easy question to answer[/QUOTE]
And aren’t we all delighted that it’s so difficult to answer. The only way to get an exact answer would be to register all gun owners. Don’t think we want to go there for the sake of statistical analysis.
They're probably more likely to do that than the folks that grew up with guns.
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It’s amazing to me how a gun enthusiast will vote against gun rights. My good buddy just got his first two guns (pistols) and loves shooting. Wants an AR. Votes...not for 2A candidates. I don’t get it.
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I probably fall into the new
well I’m one of those folks. I live in TX and got my LTC (license to carry) last August. I’ve got no other training besides the class and shooting on my own. But hey, at least I practice on my own and I joined this forum to learn more.
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Many will. TBH I was ambivalent about 2A until becoming a gun owner last year. Now it’s important to me. Hopefully most new owners are like me.
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Most people wind up voting against their own best interests. Sometimes it's out of ignorance but more often it's because neither party really values the common man or woman, and their policies aren't really aimed at improving our lives. In the end we just hold our noses and vote for whoever seems the least vile.
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No doubt, but at least on 2A...the choice is pretty clear for someone who wants to own an AR.
Exactly. There haven't been any truly "pro 2A" presidential candidates from either of the big two parties in over 100 years.
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bearcreek: My comment was mostly sarcasm.
I can't imagine how many small children will find a loaded gun kept accessible (although concealed) by people whose hyper-paranoia overrides common sense.
I can't imagine how many small children will find a loaded gun kept accessible (although concealed) by people whose hyper-paranoia overrides common sense.
I'm not 100% sure I'm following you, but either way, my statement stands. People who are new to guns are more likely to store them "safely" (the definition for that varies considerably) than those who grew up around guns.
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Not all states use the NICS..unless I am reading the map wrong
https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/nics-participation-map.pdf/view
And even if done, are there records of BGC numbers, first one applied for, etc??
Don't remember that block on my last 4473..
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RETG
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How many gun owners voted pro 2nd amendment before? How many gun owners understand the 2nd amendment or just go along with the dem scenario that they don't want to stop us from "hunting?" Making it sound like the 2nd was for hunting. And many hunters are not that great about people carrying weapons unless they are hunting.
I personally, know about five hunters here in ID who do not carry a handgun, except when hunting and then those are large bore such as .44 mag, .50, etc., and only for protection from bear or other four legged animals.
FROGO207
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The thing to remember is we firearms owners are ALL AMBASSADORS to the 2A every day. For years the trend is for firearm ownership to fall primarily due to society becoming more urban. The uptic in all things firearms is a wonderful thing and we should embrace any new owner and help as we are able to promote safe and responsible use. This will help keep more anti gun laws from being introduced and might even roll back some existing ones. Keep up the good fight.
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At one gun shop/range I go to in Eastern Pa. I have seen a steady increase in younger shooters, citizens of "color" and newer citizens, i.e. Immigrants. At present that range has no rentals due to the pandemic, that means that people are investing their own money and have a stake in the matter.
Judging from the tone of supposedly experienced guys pissing all over each other on a gun owners' website called "The High Road," I feel bad for those new gun owners who venture into this not-so-little community.
C'mon...how hard is it to show a little civility?
C'mon...how hard is it to show a little civility?
Went to two local stores yesterday. Their stocks were almost nonexistent. I saw little in shotguns or rifles, some single shotguns. Handguns, a few old European 380s from WWII it seems, old 22 LR semis, two Hi Points, 2 Remington semis, one Ruger BirdsHead SAA and some Ruger cheap 22 LR SAA and a few Bearcats (they are nice gun), a Glock and a 1911. The customers, with no offense, seemed clueless, I want a gun. One was being talked into the 1911 but confused by the safety. The clerk said he never puts in on, so it is always ready to go (oh, well).
I would concur that we need to be polite to each other. Good suggestion.
I would concur that we need to be polite to each other. Good suggestion.
this is basically my story. I always voted for 2nd amendment candidates, but now, after purchasing my first firearm in late 2019, the freedom to defend me and my family is a core belief and I have become very vocal about the message...
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My wife, I along with our daughter and 2 grandsons, one born 3 weeks ago, went to wilksbarre PA yesterday to see oone of our other daughter's and 4 grandchildren. After unloading the presents my SIL offered me a corona extra and went to the second floor, where his friend was helping to tile a floor. We got talking and his friend asked about why the government and church are separate. Told him the reason is that those that founded this country came here from countries that had govt run by the church, laws atrocities were fine in the name of the church, so they separated the 2 entities and put into the 1st freedom of religion.
Conversation went further into the second and gun ownership, where cities like NY limit ownership, and states requiring permits to have guns, pistols, laws that turn our right to keep and bear arms is no longer a right, but a state or city, granted privlige. Er didn't go to the range nut it was a great moment for furthering of 2a understanding. We also talked about reloading bullets and the quality of handmade products, that included some of the pics on my phone. Both men own guns but shoot little and want to make the drive here to go out and learn to shoot rifles and start hunting as well.
Conversation went further into the second and gun ownership, where cities like NY limit ownership, and states requiring permits to have guns, pistols, laws that turn our right to keep and bear arms is no longer a right, but a state or city, granted privlige. Er didn't go to the range nut it was a great moment for furthering of 2a understanding. We also talked about reloading bullets and the quality of handmade products, that included some of the pics on my phone. Both men own guns but shoot little and want to make the drive here to go out and learn to shoot rifles and start hunting as well.
Ummm ... I will refrain from commenting rather than run afoul of THR guidlines.
Everyone here would be far more civil in person, plus there wouldn't be the giant disadvantage of not having body language, inflection etc. to go off of.
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