What's your impression of girls who are into gun?

[Puppystarfish23]

I've only been getting into shot gun shooting since late last year and I'd planning on buying a bettinsoli diamond x as that's the gun I'm best at learning with.

I only shoot clays and I have no interest in hunting but my boyfriend does who's planning on getting a miroku. I personally don't have it in me.

Im definitely no expert on guns I have people ask me questions about guns and I have no idea what they are talking about it's just a gun to me at the moment and it does what it does I'm still very much learning because I know there's a lot of Americans on this site who no doubt know a lot more about guns then me.

I really like bettinsoli guns because it's a lot lighter for a woman like myself as after a while of shooting my arms get really tired.

It seems like in the UK not a lot of young woman are into shooting and it's still a somewhat controversial topic to some so I tend to keep my hobby to myself. Plus I'm from a working class background so most people around me don't shoot clays as it's a expensive hobby too.

I'm actually really good at it I think I am anyway from what my instructor tells me but I'm paying him but he's usually really honest with me.

I had my interview with a police officer the other day for my shot gun licence and I was so nervous but the police officer was lovely and she actually knew a lot about guns herself so it was nice talking to her. I think I've definitely got my gun licence but it's really hard to go through with all of it in some parts of the UK for some what understandable reasons.

It's not like In the US were you can get a gun from the shop whilst buying a loaf of bread.

I've mentioned it to a few friends and family but I've took up shooting and I've had a lot of mixed opinions. My dad is terrified of guns and my aunt's think I'm a nutter yet there kids are high on drugs so whose the real danger just saying.

My friends were just surprised

[SaoirseS]

Welcome to clay target shooting sports, you’ll have a great time. I’ve been shooting clays since I was about 10, and have also been on several hunting trips with my dad. Your comment you can buy a gun while buying a loaf of bread is exaggerated; it’s more involved than that here in the US, but compared to other countries, it’s far less involved. Good choice of shotgun!

[Puppystarfish23]

I was only joking about the bread thing but I do remember going into Walmart once on holiday in Orlando and seeing that they sold guns in the store but to be fair that's just Florida for you

[exitseven]

I drove to Florida once when I was in college. We stopped for gas in one of the Carolinas. The gas station sold guns and sold ammo out of these vending machines that were like gumball machines

[Puppystarfish23]

@exitseven seriously?

[exitseven]

yes, it was the 80s.

[exitseven]

I bought a Remington 870 pump action last year. I also bought a handgun. I went to a weeks training in handgun safety and I took a tactical shotgun course that is designed for law enforcement. I have gone to the range about ten times and have gotten pretty used to it. The kick is not as bad as I expected.

[Gummy_Cluster]

I got the same gun while buying a loaf of bread.

[exitseven]

@Gummy_Cluster I got mine as a toy surprise in my box of Lucky Charms.

[Gummy_Cluster]

They 're magically delicious!

[exitseven]

@Gummy_Cluster yes, and the ammo came out a gum ball machine.

[Gummy_Cluster]

Ya just never know. Life is like a box of chocolates.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Damian69]

I wouldn't mind her owning a gun, but they must be locked up at all times when she isn't shooting them at a range. I myself am not into guns and don't want them just lying around the house

[Puppystarfish23]

In the UK they must be locked up in a safe by law and usually the police will come look at how to look after yours guns every couple years

[Damian69]

I'm from the US and the government never seems to regulate guns here

[Agape93]

I like it, something in common

[Puppystarfish23]

I have a lot of questions if you don't mind me asking as I don't really know any woman who go shot gun shooting

[Agape93]

Ask away, I'll answer if I can

[Puppystarfish23]

What country are you from?
Did you have to apply for a licence?
When did you start?
How many guns do you have?
Which is your favourite?
Did you find holding a shot gun heavy at first but eventually got used to it?

[Agape93]

What country are you from?
Usa

Did you have to apply for a licence?
Nope, it isn't needed where I live unless you want to conceal carry.

When did you start?
When I was 21 or 22

How many guns do you have?
5 personally, with my partner having another 2

Which is your favourite?
Mossberg 500 shotgun.

Did you find holding a shot gun heavy at first but eventually got used to it?
At first, but not for long. After a while it becomes an extension of you. Especially if you rely on it.

[Fireguy17]

no different than anyone else that shoots.
I enjoy it as well as my wife.

[SmokinAces2000]

As long as she wasn’t a gun nut I’d think it was cool, I like to go to the shooting range from time to time with my girlfriend

[AngryCarl2]

I can understand it. I don't have much access to guns myself but it looks like a lot of fun.

[noohair]

Do as you desire. I usually don't talk about it outside the firearms community.

[Alex8736]

protection and self defense

[Puppystarfish23]

I didn't buy a gun for that intention. It's simply just for sport. Unfortunately in the UK if I choose to protect myself with a gun by someone who wanted to harm me I'd probably end up doing more time then the person wanting to harm me because the British justice system cares more about protecting rapist/ murders then women

[Alex8736]

the UK also victimizers the victim's?

[Puppystarfish23]

Exactly just look up who Wayne Cusions is. Utterly disgusting.

Women in the UK feel more unsafe then ever lately

[krin_m]

I have no opinion

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Nothing.