The State of the Forum

[Cordite]

What about reality? You might not be allowed to own your firearms, bolt-action or otherwise, soon. Hope you know how to make a good spear. I have a passion and it's for my right to go hunting, you compliant pussy

That's a bit severe. Not compliant. Many of us don't have to comply as we just have non-illegalised guns. But some of us should make at least a show of being mighty upset about others being splattered under the proverbial bus.

I gave a former Green party candidate a lift the other day. I don't know if it was a good move to horrify her by telling her of the possible rate of fire of bolt actions, or double barrel shotties. She really knew nada about firearms or had not really thought much through. On one hand I thought, "darn, now they might come for all but single shot bolt actions!" but I also formed an impression that she was genuine with no militant agenda, just did not "get" hunting. There is a place for just getting out there and informing.

Sadly I can't invite anyone to my club range at the moment. Non-starter inviting such persons for a hunt.