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Anonymous Coward User ID: 19605106 United Kingdom 05/31/2013 05:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't.... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 19605106 I grew up in a pretty rough bit of glasgow and am VERY glad that the idiots already running around didn't have access to guns... Being chased with a kitchen knife was bad enough without being able to get me from a distance too! stupid logic. They should (if they had any brains) already have access to guns, most of the London underground do, the only difference being that if they were legal, you would have a gun too, and be able to protect yourself rather than relying on a) the police being arsed or b) fast legs The police over here are actually really good, and I'm at the opposite end of the country from London. Scotland's not a bad place to live now, the police don't bother with stupid stuff like weed (i had them at the door a few weeks ago about loud music, they ignored the quarter sitting on the table and politely asked me to quiet down haha) and focus on real violent crimes. There's always beat police kicking around but only bother you if you're acting dodgy. Come live in Glasgow, for all its not the wealthiest place in the world, it's very friendly these days! Calmed right down :) |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 40568320 United States 05/31/2013 05:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't.... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 19605106 I grew up in a pretty rough bit of glasgow and am VERY glad that the idiots already running around didn't have access to guns... Being chased with a kitchen knife was bad enough without being able to get me from a distance too! LOL good point. as long as the crazy people/criminals don't have guns then you're fine. unfortunately, here, the criminals have way better guns than law abiding citizens. i don't even have a gun. i COULD legally, but i don't. We'll, over here to get a gun you have to know the right (or wrong) people, and those people will only sell them to certain folk... The ones selling the guns are usually involved in serious organised crime and don't want your average bam having one where they'll fire it at anyone, get caught, and trace it to the seller. So, safe in the knowledge that there's next to no chance of getting shot, you either run like hell to safety or take up self defence to disarm if you have no other options I kind of thought so, but I don't really know. i do know that sometimes people in organized crime will not discuss anything vaguely illegal with the law abiding. technically, iI guess anyone anywhere can get anything. actually making it happen and not going to prison may be different. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 19605106 United Kingdom 05/31/2013 05:44 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't.... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 19605106 I grew up in a pretty rough bit of glasgow and am VERY glad that the idiots already running around didn't have access to guns... Being chased with a kitchen knife was bad enough without being able to get me from a distance too! LOL good point. as long as the crazy people/criminals don't have guns then you're fine. unfortunately, here, the criminals have way better guns than law abiding citizens. i don't even have a gun. i COULD legally, but i don't. We'll, over here to get a gun you have to know the right (or wrong) people, and those people will only sell them to certain folk... The ones selling the guns are usually involved in serious organised crime and don't want your average bam having one where they'll fire it at anyone, get caught, and trace it to the seller. So, safe in the knowledge that there's next to no chance of getting shot, you either run like hell to safety or take up self defence to disarm if you have no other options I kind of thought so, but I don't really know. i do know that sometimes people in organized crime will not discuss anything vaguely illegal with the law abiding. technically, iI guess anyone anywhere can get anything. actually making it happen and not going to prison may be different. It's fairly common knowledge, obviously you don't know where or whom is involved but that's a good sign, ordinary folk like ourselves never get involved as its kept within the gangs themselves. Very polite haha! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 40779662 United States 05/31/2013 05:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That surprises me. Quoting: KonspiracyKitty Every time I see someone from the UK posting about guns, it's something about how us "yanks" need to give up our firearms, or about how guns are barbaric, or how "'Muricans" own guns because it makes them feel tough, and so on ad infinitum... I didn't think they wanted them. Learn something new every day I guess. Of course they wanted them. They attack us Merkuns out of sheer jealousy. Same thing the Oztards do. They hate others having rights that THEY don't have. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 21681843 United States 05/31/2013 05:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The United Kingdom is often held up as a successful example of gun control by those on the left. But a recent poll by the Daily Telegraph, one of England’s most widely-read publications, shows Britons themselves are far from sold on the laws. Quoting: Lion 22322638 In a poll asking readers what laws they would like to see introduced or changed, an overwhelming number of voters chose “repeal the ban on hand guns and re-open shooting clubs.” “After all, why should only criminals be ‘allowed’ to possess guns and shoot unarmed, defenceless citizens and police officers?” reader Colliemum wrote. [link to www.theblaze.com] Then take them back |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 19605106 United Kingdom 05/31/2013 05:49 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That surprises me. Quoting: KonspiracyKitty Every time I see someone from the UK posting about guns, it's something about how us "yanks" need to give up our firearms, or about how guns are barbaric, or how "'Muricans" own guns because it makes them feel tough, and so on ad infinitum... I didn't think they wanted them. Learn something new every day I guess. Of course they wanted them. They attack us Merkuns out of sheer jealousy. Same thing the Oztards do. They hate others having rights that THEY don't have. [/quote To be honest, gun culture is what puts me off visiting the usa, which is sad because most Americans I have met are lovely. At least I can run like Fuck from a blade! |
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Robong User ID: 40860441 United Kingdom 05/31/2013 06:00 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm scottish not english back in the day of william wallace the english took our weapons so we couldn't fight back so we learned how to fight with our hands and how to be brutal i'd like to see how many gun owners would stand up to a big angry bearded scottish madman without a firearm its in our blood we fight............ |
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truth-zone.co.uk User ID: 29671351 Australia 05/31/2013 06:20 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They attack us Merkuns out of sheer jealousy. Same thing the Oztards do. They hate others having rights that THEY don't have. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 40779662 Yeah ur probably right dude. I have a friend who is dual US/UK citizen, spends time in both and says the same, and also says the UK cant compare with Texas for freedoms. |
truth-zone.co.uk User ID: 29671351 Australia 05/31/2013 06:23 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The farmers and underworld/bikers have guns. The rest yeah they gotta dial triple-oh if they are getting pistol whipped or whatever, and get a bit interrogated by the police before the police know its the real deal and come out. |
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truth-zone.co.uk User ID: 29671351 Australia 05/31/2013 06:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I think the British gun laws are too restrictive at the moment. I don't think there should be a free-for-all, but sensible, non-kneejerk laws would be nice. Can't see it happening though, because it's political poison. Quoting: Lime Flavoured Redux They dont want an armed populace, end of. Only the police and military to be armed, they are the forces that keep the status quo in power and wealth for generations to come, and these forces are the ones that eliminate any competiton for the status qup, whether it be domestically or when they go in the Middle East and conquer the resources instead of having to pay 'dictaors' for it. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 40568320 United States 05/31/2013 07:02 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That surprises me. Quoting: KonspiracyKitty Every time I see someone from the UK posting about guns, it's something about how us "yanks" need to give up our firearms, or about how guns are barbaric, or how "'Muricans" own guns because it makes them feel tough, and so on ad infinitum... I didn't think they wanted them. Learn something new every day I guess. Of course they wanted them. They attack us Merkuns out of sheer jealousy. Same thing the Oztards do. They hate others having rights that THEY don't have. [/quote To be honest, gun culture is what puts me off visiting the usa, which is sad because most Americans I have met are lovely. At least I can run like Fuck from a blade! it's weird. people are kind of crazy now. when i grew up, EVERYONE's father had a gun. but, you knew you better leave it alone because, duh, guns are dangerous. one thing that happened is a lot of people i know had their guns stolen (guns for hunting). so, they either didn't get new ones or locked the replacements up. my father had already given up hunting and gotten rid of his guns... since back then no one imagined they'd ever be hard to replace as long as you could come up with the money. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 40568320 United States 05/31/2013 07:04 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm scottish not english back in the day of william wallace the english took our weapons so we couldn't fight back so we learned how to fight with our hands and how to be brutal i'd like to see how many gun owners would stand up to a big angry bearded scottish madman without a firearm its in our blood we fight............ Quoting: Robong 40860441 this. however, guns are very useful for zombies. according to ever movie ever. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1575912 United Kingdom 05/31/2013 09:00 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm scottish not english back in the day of william wallace the english took our weapons so we couldn't fight back so we learned how to fight with our hands and how to be brutal i'd like to see how many gun owners would stand up to a big angry bearded scottish madman without a firearm its in our blood we fight............ Quoting: Robong 40860441 ummm, didn't that scenario get played out at Culloden, how did that work out for you Scots ? Anyway, stop being a shill and trying to divert the thread, this is about reversing laws TPTB have put in place which i would have thought those north of the border would be well up for. |
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lupa14714 User ID: 23350068 United Kingdom 05/31/2013 01:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm scottish not english back in the day of william wallace the english took our weapons so we couldn't fight back so we learned how to fight with our hands and how to be brutal i'd like to see how many gun owners would stand up to a big angry bearded scottish madman without a firearm its in our blood we fight............ Quoting: Robong 40860441 ummm, didn't that scenario get played out at Culloden, how did that work out for you Scots ? Anyway, stop being a shill and trying to divert the thread, this is about reversing laws TPTB have put in place which i would have thought those north of the border would be well up for. bs.i lived there for 7 yrs married one and had a kid.glasgow was full of crazies,but nowhere else.they only mad cos they drink all day long.i/m a girl and constantly had to fight gangs of bitches up there.as I had saxon voice! church of euthanasia. [link to www.facebook.com] have just left my paranormal photos on,as I,m leaving soon.some you have to see whole picture,as clipped. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 30033905 United Kingdom 05/31/2013 01:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That surprises me. Quoting: KonspiracyKitty Every time I see someone from the UK posting about guns, it's something about how us "yanks" need to give up our firearms, or about how guns are barbaric, or how "'Muricans" own guns because it makes them feel tough, and so on ad infinitum... I didn't think they wanted them. Learn something new every day I guess. You must be refering to the shills there. Many brits want a means of defence. Personally, I have no idea how to shoot but there was one occasion where a would be intruder terrified me so much I would have liked some defence . . |