Thread: Handguns for Self Defense in the USA.

Yes an interesting read. Thank you.

You'll probably be aware private handguns are strictly confined to dedicated ranges here in NZ.

Obtaining a handgun licence endorsement is a strict process, and whilst there are several members on this forum who are endorsed, I think it would be fair to say most of us have little, if any familiarity with using them.

Using them for self protection (as opposed to target shooting here in NZ) is a concept most of us can only read about or see in movies.

That's not to ignore those with military backgrounds, but I'd venture to suggest the number of handguns you'd expect to be kept/owned in one of your streets, would well exceed the number in one of our major cities!

Nevertheless, we are all fascinated by them; this is a hunting and shooting forum after all.

Thanks for your contribution!

Originally Posted by SiB

Yes an interesting read. Thank you.

You'll probably be aware private handguns are strictly confined to dedicated ranges here in NZ.

Obtaining a handgun licence endorsement is a strict process, and whilst there are several members on this forum who are endorsed, I think it would be fair to say most of us have little, if any familiarity with using them.

Using them for self protection (as opposed to target shooting here in NZ) is a concept most of us can only read about or see in movies.

That's not to ignore those with military backgrounds, but I'd venture to suggest the number of handguns you'd expect to be kept/owned in one of your streets, would well exceed the number in one of our major cities!

Nevertheless, we are all fascinated by them; this is a hunting and shooting forum after all.

Thanks for your contribution!

Not entirely true, usage is sopost to be on an approved range only but guns are not held by the range they are held by the owner I am fairly sure.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Not entirely true, usage is sopost to be on an approved range only but guns are not held by the range they are held by the owner I am fairly sure.

in my limited experience, "club guns" are held by club officers/armourers, on their endorsed FALs.

Originally Posted by petronious_arbiter

in my limited experience, "club guns" are held by club officers/armourers, on their endorsed FALs.

Yes but endorsed owners keep their arms in their endorsed storage at home/work or wherever their storage is, so handguns are not "strictly confined to dedicated ranges"

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Not entirely true, usage is sopost to be on an approved range only but guns are not held by the range they are held by the owner I am fairly sure.

He means the USE OF privately own handguns are restricted to dedicated, approved ranges. B folks keep theirs at home, otherwise we wouldn't be able to travel for comps.

Glad I live in quiet ol' NZ like quiet ol' Rarotonga, it's pretty peaceful overall.

Originally Posted by Kscott

He means the USE OF privately own handguns are restricted to dedicated, approved ranges. B folks keep theirs at home, otherwise we wouldn't be able to travel for comps.

Glad I live in quiet ol' NZ like quiet ol' Rarotonga, it's pretty peaceful overall.

But something I never realised and only learnt of when talking to the Local AO (because it's the biggest loophole he wants changed) is that people with C endorsement for re-enactments can, in some situations, legally carry a pistol while in their costume. For example filling up with fuel on the way to a reienactment.

Originally Posted by SiB

Yes an interesting read. Thank you.

You'll probably be aware private handguns are strictly confined to dedicated ranges here in NZ.

Obtaining a handgun licence endorsement is a strict process, and whilst there are several members on this forum who are endorsed, I think it would be fair to say most of us have little, if any familiarity with using them.

Using them for self protection (as opposed to target shooting here in NZ) is a concept most of us can only read about or see in movies.

That's not to ignore those with military backgrounds, but I'd venture to suggest the number of handguns you'd expect to be kept/owned in one of your streets, would well exceed the number in one of our major cities!

Nevertheless, we are all fascinated by them; this is a hunting and shooting forum after all.

Thanks for your contribution!

NZ is better right now than some US States and Territories with gun laws regarding ownership and type.

But glad I could throw some fuel on the fire and give you guys a different perspective.