InkEd
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I'll stay in the United States.
What country would you move to with you firearms?
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Apparently they have a very low homicide rate as well, with generally between 1 and 1.5 homicides per 100,000.
This index might be worth playing with. I can't speak for the accuracy.
http://www.freeexistence.org/freedom.shtml
pharmer
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I won't leave the US voluntarily. But if I needed a place to go, my good bud is from the Dominican Republic. Gun laws there are relatively good, almost US like. joe
Have returned from Thailand and the natives can own a weapon. If you are married to a local national she buys and you have a HD weapon. Black market full auto AK's can be had for $350 but need to have a military or police sponsor; but still not recommended...or so I was told. What surprised me most was the cost of a 1911 for just about the same cost as in the states. 35,000 Bhat is about $1200 U.S.
Was surprised about an early morning incident between a Pilot going to work at approximately 2am and some young buck with his wife and kid in the car asleep with him. Shots were fired and the pilot was hit in the upper shoulder blade but the round must have lodged in the bone; suspect .22 cal. Police were involved and young man was captured the next day. I do not know what went down to escalate the situation only the broad overview of the story. The pilot did not press charges on the young man saying they were both in the wrong for losing their temper. Buddhist and Karma!
Also had a little war going on at the Thai Cambodian boarder. Cambodians captured 7 Thais for being across the boarder (think they lived there?) and a few days of shelling and air to ground attacks occurred. Still was not settled by the time I left. Kinda like old times!!
Was surprised about an early morning incident between a Pilot going to work at approximately 2am and some young buck with his wife and kid in the car asleep with him. Shots were fired and the pilot was hit in the upper shoulder blade but the round must have lodged in the bone; suspect .22 cal. Police were involved and young man was captured the next day. I do not know what went down to escalate the situation only the broad overview of the story. The pilot did not press charges on the young man saying they were both in the wrong for losing their temper. Buddhist and Karma!
Also had a little war going on at the Thai Cambodian boarder. Cambodians captured 7 Thais for being across the boarder (think they lived there?) and a few days of shelling and air to ground attacks occurred. Still was not settled by the time I left. Kinda like old times!!
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THe Dove
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Let's all move to texas, after all, it's like a whole nuther country!!!
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Sniderman
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vermont !
oneounceload
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The Dom Rep - Casa De Campo has pigeons, sporting clays, quail hunting, etc..........good enough
mcdonl
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Could not even bring myself to think of living in another country. Unless TX is considered another country. I could see my self buying a place there when I retire.
Nico Testosteros
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I could live in Sweden. It's cold but a nice place. Canada, New Zealand, and Australia also make the list When I retire I might put my stuff in storage and travel for a while. All I need is direct deposit of my checks and Internet over which to pay my bills.
HARV6
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I hear Darfur is nice this time of year.
Canada. Even though their firearms laws pretty much suck compared to ours from everything I have read or heard everybody pretty much just ignores them and the Govt. doesn't seem to worry about it too much (unless you're crossing the border into Canada. And they speak English in most of the country.
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Another country huh? Well, I currently live in Northern Communist California, and by the standards of the other states, it seems to be a country all it's own... and a dammmnn poor one at that...so, I'm thinking of moving to Arizona country since I've never lived in the city limits. LOL
Do Montana and Texas have a lot of country, the answer is yes, so I guess they are on the list as well.
I suppose I'll make one of those "countries" my last stand in the event of a total breakdown. At least my guns will be welcome there.
Do Montana and Texas have a lot of country, the answer is yes, so I guess they are on the list as well.
I suppose I'll make one of those "countries" my last stand in the event of a total breakdown. At least my guns will be welcome there.
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Another country?
I've been to Mexico and there are a lot of nice people but I'm not quite sure of their legal system as an American. I'd hate to get in some sort of legal dispute down there and not able to speak Spanish well.
Do any of the US territories count, Texas, or Louisiana? All those places are sort of like other countries.
I think I'll pass on moving outside US jurisdiction and just visit as a tourist. I cherish my rights here too much.
I've been to Mexico and there are a lot of nice people but I'm not quite sure of their legal system as an American. I'd hate to get in some sort of legal dispute down there and not able to speak Spanish well.
Do any of the US territories count, Texas, or Louisiana? All those places are sort of like other countries.
I think I'll pass on moving outside US jurisdiction and just visit as a tourist. I cherish my rights here too much.
When I was in the DR after the earthquake in Haiti last year, I was told by a local that I needed to be careful about having the clip on my pocket knife showing because "it might incite panic". I'm pretty sure they're a whole lot more strict about weapons than the US.
axeman_g
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Afghanistan.... because I will need all my firearms.
France! I lived in France for a while and absolutely love it...when my wife and I retire we will be moving promptly, if not sooner. France has wonderful food, culture, scenery (not too mention a fanastic healthcare system) that few other countries can match.
Zombie_Flesh
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Yemen has pretty good gun laws, but it does have other issues.
mgmorden
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I've often thought about possibly doing Costa Rica or somewhere similar upon retirement. The gun issue is a problem - I'd need to find somewhere where I could take at least a number of my guns with me, but the cost of living, climate, etc is attractive. Now if the dollar keeps falling that may change, but as of right now I'm looking at retirement at 51. Only 29 now so it's still a ways out, but I'm currently single so unless I get tied up sometime between now and then, I could definitely think of worse ways to spend my retired time than hanging out with some Costa Rican gals on the beach 
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When I die bury me deep,
Bury my GUNS at my feet
Here in the U.S.A.~!
The greatest country on GOD's green earth~!
Bury my GUNS at my feet
Here in the U.S.A.~!
The greatest country on GOD's green earth~!
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RimfireChris
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I never plan to leave, but if I did, probably Finland. I remember reading an article about two years ago, maybe a bit less, and they were listed as being in the top five countrys for private gun ownership, and IIRC they were the number one in Europe. Plus, lots of great heavy metal.
sierrabravo45
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I've been to Australia, NZ, most of Canada, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, RSA, Zambia and that being said. South Africa is the only country I may move to. Guns are limited to 1 per caliber, and pistols are highly regulated but hunting is great, and you are so close to other countries with better hunting.
I just got back from NZ a couple weeks ago so heres the info you are looking for. Nice country, likes hunting, and fishing, and outdoors. Many people are every bit of redneck (country folk -politically correct term) as many in the US.
Pluses and minus of guns in NZ:
Pluses:
You can own suppressors, bought over the counter with your firearms license.
Minuses:
Guns are FREAKIN expensive.
BASIC Wood/Blue Ruger 10-22 - $500 US
Tikka T3 - $1100 US
I went into a bunch of gun stores, saw a few semi autos, Remington -06's, and a few 10/22's but that's about it. So if you like semis they are out pretty much.
AMMO IS SUPER EXPENSIVE!
Pistols are pretty much out.
I WOULDN'T MOVE OUT OF THE US. I FEEL YOU ARE CRAZY FOR ASKING!!
I just got back from NZ a couple weeks ago so heres the info you are looking for. Nice country, likes hunting, and fishing, and outdoors. Many people are every bit of redneck (country folk -politically correct term) as many in the US.
Pluses and minus of guns in NZ:
Pluses:
You can own suppressors, bought over the counter with your firearms license.
Minuses:
Guns are FREAKIN expensive.
BASIC Wood/Blue Ruger 10-22 - $500 US
Tikka T3 - $1100 US
I went into a bunch of gun stores, saw a few semi autos, Remington -06's, and a few 10/22's but that's about it. So if you like semis they are out pretty much.
AMMO IS SUPER EXPENSIVE!
Pistols are pretty much out.
I WOULDN'T MOVE OUT OF THE US. I FEEL YOU ARE CRAZY FOR ASKING!!
Nushif
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Switzerland is a nice place, and while I don't know the gun laws, I'm sure there's an active shooting community.
Germany is very nice as well (there might just be a tiny smidgen of bias in there) but the gun laws are pretty darned restrictive, unless you're a cop.
For me though, e the closer to the equator the better. So any country where it's warm and I get to keep my low-cap semi-auto handguns and bolt action rifle is good enough for me, as long as the folks are nice and it's not some hell hole.
Too often people get hung up in this standard of living being measured by income groups and money, which isn't necessarily accurate. Financial statistics really only go so far. I've spent two weeks in greece on practically no income and was as happy as one of the sand-fleas there with which I slept.
Who needs a nice and AC aerated camp site with deluxe tents when a sleeping bag on the beach is quite enough? I know I don't *need* a twelve room house with six bathrooms in a country where almost an entire life is conducted outdoors in the sun. I don't need a Buick with automatic transmission, AC, power windows and black deluxe paint when I'm living on top of a merchant that sells anything I might need and a three minute scooter ride will get me to Chalkidikili.
Like I said. Any country near the equator where I can keep my Kahr and a nice WWII bolt action rifle will do.
Germany is very nice as well (there might just be a tiny smidgen of bias in there) but the gun laws are pretty darned restrictive, unless you're a cop.
For me though, e the closer to the equator the better. So any country where it's warm and I get to keep my low-cap semi-auto handguns and bolt action rifle is good enough for me, as long as the folks are nice and it's not some hell hole.
Too often people get hung up in this standard of living being measured by income groups and money, which isn't necessarily accurate. Financial statistics really only go so far. I've spent two weeks in greece on practically no income and was as happy as one of the sand-fleas there with which I slept.
Who needs a nice and AC aerated camp site with deluxe tents when a sleeping bag on the beach is quite enough? I know I don't *need* a twelve room house with six bathrooms in a country where almost an entire life is conducted outdoors in the sun. I don't need a Buick with automatic transmission, AC, power windows and black deluxe paint when I'm living on top of a merchant that sells anything I might need and a three minute scooter ride will get me to Chalkidikili.
Like I said. Any country near the equator where I can keep my Kahr and a nice WWII bolt action rifle will do.
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