CZlady
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Thank you to anyone who has replied to the poll so far! It is very helpful. Look out for more to come, I'm intending to space then out so as not to flood the forum.
I would count anything that my college classmates would be terrified of. So you might as well put squirt guns in there too.
No but really, to keep this simple for the intended audience (primarily a panel of professors) I am using the definition "a device weapon incorporating a metal tube that directs propels bullets or other projectiles to leave the tube by means of a large pressure differential explosive force".
Your words in RED I have offered different words (in dark green) I feel better describes what you are trying to convey.
A weapon is typically thought of as and item for a defensive or offensive purpose. A target shooter isn't being either during a competition.
The metal tube has nothing to do with the propulsion of the projectile (bullet or other type). What it does is: contains the motive force and projectile and directs the projectile(s) once they leave the tube.
An air rifle has no explosive force per se but they can be used for hunting. Also, technically, the smokeless propellant used in most modern firearms is not designated as an explosive. Black powder is classified as an explosive but smokeless powders are classified as propellants. Someone correct me if I am behind the times.
I have to get points where ever I can, right?! You see what I'm dealing with here?!
You neglected to define what exactly is classified as a GUN in your survey and in this forum that will make a difference.
For example a flintlock muzzle loader is not considered a firearm by the ATF?
How do you count a Thompson Center Encore a single frame with serial number but with multiple pistol as well as rifle barrels and the furniture to configure it either way?
Do you include cannons?
I sooooooo want a cannon, or two. Trust me, I keep asking the Mrs. every 6 months about this. It doesn't matter how big or small she won't let me put anything like that in the yard (front or back). I even offered to point it towards the ultra liberal neighbors we can't stand . Sooner or later I figure I'll wear her down.
Every time we drive through Gettysburg I hear an immediate loud "No!" before I even say something. Hey, at least she knows what I want.
I’ve been looking at tanks. The wife is not amused.
I have a spare bedroom. Come on in, the water's fine..
I have nothing to hide..I own
4 muzzleloading rifles
1 cap and ball pistol
13 AR15 platform rifles in various calibers
1 AR10
4 pistol caliber carbines
7 rimfire rifles
8 shotguns
4 AR pistols
2 lever action rifles
4 bolt action rifles
2 SKS rifles
16 pistols..
As far as I'm concerned, these are rookie numbers..I'm just getting started..
But do you have parking space for the tank?
I’ve been looking at tanks. The wife is not amused.
HOA says no vehicles in the yard (nothing about cannons) otherwise it would be a tank. I have a policy holder that owns a bunch of tanks so acquiring one would not be to hard for me.
HOA says no vehicles in the yard (nothing about cannons) otherwise it would be a tank. I have a policy holder that owns a bunch of tanks so acquiring one would not be to hard for me.
If I have a tank in my yard the HOA can say anything it wants to. But I can ignore them because I'd have a tank in my yard.