I miss my guns.....

[cookekdjr]

You know, I spent years in my 20's when I never/rarely shot a gun. Honestly, I didn't miss it that much. I spent most of my free time boxing, kickboxing, and hiking. It was fun.
Sometimes you just go through a time in your life when you can't shoot. I say, get a different hobby and enjoy it. Go to THR when you want, but have another life. When you get back, you can shoot all you want.
Good luck and have fun,
David

 

[WhiskeyMike]

It really wasn't that difficult when it was warm here. Did alot of sight seeing and wandering around.

I shoot alot of pool. The bar is a 5 minute walk from my house so its not bad even with a couple feet of snow.

But when I am at home I wander around the boards, looking at good deals on the classified, thinking "If I was home I would buy that".

I guess while here I can add to the knife, flashlight collections.

The food is good, the locals are nice. I think I'll make it, if not I can retire at pretty much any time.

WM

 

[Thernlund]

But when I am at home I wander around the boards, looking at good deals on the classified, thinking "If I was home I would buy that".

Oh man... with your brother state-side, I bet a straw purchase is tempting when an awesome deal comes down. Must resist. Must resist.

That's rough.


-T.

 

[plumberroy]

Must be a bummer not to get to shoot, Thank you for your sacrifice you guys are why we have any rights and you have my gratitude
Roy

 

[WhiskeyMike]

What is a straw purchase?

I have thought about buying him something and have it sent to his FFL. Sort of appriciation for storing my stuff for me. He can do the paperwork/background. (and satisfy my buying itch)

Is that Legal or no? Is that a straw purchase?

I have a Security Clearance and must not risk that.

WM

 

[Thernlund]

This should explain it well enough for you...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_purchase



How that applies to you is if you wanted a gun for yourself, but you obviously can't buy it (as you're in Japan). So you enlist your brother to buy it for you. He does the paperwork and gets background check on himself when in reality YOU'RE the real purchaser/new owner of the firearm.

Doesn't apply to gifts exactly, as the purchaser is the real purchaser. They're just giving it away as a gift after the sale. It would still be illegal for them to give it to a prohibited person. Funny how that works, eh?


-T.

EDIT: What your planning to do is perfectly legal. The gun is FOR HIM, he gets the background check. No problems. Doesn't matter that it's your money.

 

[WhiskeyMike]

That's cool. I was kinda thinking of getting him a G19 for Christmas. Then I don't have to worry about him messing with my stuff too much.

I was going to get him a Strider PT but I'll be danged if I can't find one.

Thanks for the info.

Dang its good talking to like minded folks. Believe it or not, there arent that many Firearm, knife, flashlight enthusiest in the Air Force. They are mostly computer geeks. (I am a network Engineer by trade)

Plenty of beer drinkers though!!! And the Japanese make some FINE beer.

WM

 

[DrewH]

I feel for you Spent 2.5 years abroad no guns. Read boards like these a lot.

One benefit: I saved a_lot_of money. Blew about half of it on guns when I got back, but did put the other half on a house as well.

 

[Thernlund]

I saved a_lot_of money. Blew about half of it on guns when I got back...

Now THERE'S an idea. Put money aside just like you were actually purchasing guns. Then go bonkers when you get back!


-T.

 

[lgcal20ga]

Update on Ruger Pac-lite

Just thought I would give you a quick update on the Ruger Pac-lite I bought from you in 2006. You were just on your way to Japan. (Are you still there??) Its doing well, and still living in the green Nato Pelican case. I can't tell you all the compliments I have gotten whenever I take this to the range. I try to shoot in our Thur evening indoor league during the fall and winter. It always gets looked over by everybody present. I bought a demilled stainless Ruger MK II from a dealer in California and then found a Pac-lite upper for it a couple months ago. Still have not had time to put the package together, but your old Pac-lite may have a stainless sister very soon to help occupy the Pelican. Won't get so lonely that way. Hope you are doing well, and thanks for your service to our country. I had a Vietnam Force Recon "Tunnel Rat" in my office this afternoon. I think when I thanked him for his service, he seemed genuinely taken aback. Maybe that was the first time anybody ever told him that. Anyway, thanks! for the service and the Ruger!!

Here's the pic WhiskeyMike posted on THR, still looks the same:

Larry

 

[Mortech]

Damn Lgcal , no need to rub it in J/K ! Pray for a tour in Germany , after the 8 years I spent there I had quadrupled my gun collection ! You should have seen the BATF agent's face when I went to their center in Pittsburgh to pick up all my toys .

 

[Solo Flyer]

WhiskyMike,just looked up Misaba on my Atlas.I see its on northern Honshu Island,the same latitude as Chicago,hopefully with better politicians.
It must be cold as a bear in the winter.
Thanks for serving.You'll be back soon enough.As others have said, in the meantime, try to experience that different culture as much as you can.
You have a unique oppuntunity most of us will never have.

 

[lgcal20ga]

Certainly didn't mean to rub it in, I have really enjoyed this Ruger, and WhiskyMike did a great job putting it together. I paid him well for it. Just thought he might like to see the old girl again. Hope you're out there reading this WM, and I too thank you for your service. I do that to all veterans whenever I meet one. It really must be a pain not being able to shoot. I don't get too enough, but I can go any time I want. Got to luv the ole USofA!!! and the 2nd Amendment. Molon labe!!

Keep saving while you're in Japan, you'll have a great time when you get back catching up on your collection.

Larry

 

[bogie]

You know, we -really- oughta point the kiddies who are breathlessly inquiring about joining the military or a police force, because they want to play with guns, to this thread...

 

[no_problem]

Sorry to hear that, as anyone who has been deployed overseas can attest, those years without your prized toys are misery.

Adds to the pleasure of coming home.