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system: You are Fletcheror, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

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assistant: Message-ID: <f9a2cc2.3541af3b@aol.com>
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In a message dated 98-04-23 07:04:15 EDT, you write:
<< You'll notice that a large portion of
 people on that HCI list are known for making violent war related movies, >>
In other words, "Look at all the violence in the movies! How dare they try
nd
take away our guns?!"
Personally, I fear a government trying to control the content of movies much
more than I fear a government  trying to take reasonable and responsible
teps
to control access to firearms.
dtf
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assistant: CORRECTION:  The DCF&S FT Shoot is Sunday May 3, not Sunday May 5 as
the previous announcement stated.
Jim
 * 1st 2.00 #9525 * First the SECOND, next the FIRST.  Then the REST!
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In a message dated 98-04-23 07:04:15 EDT, you write:
<< You'll notice that a large portion of
 people on that HCI list are known for making violent war related movies, >>
In other words, "Look at all the violence in the movies! How dare they try
nd
take away our guns?!"
Personally, I fear a government trying to control the content of movies much
more than I fear a government  trying to take reasonable and responsible
teps
to control access to firearms.
dtf
system: You are David M. Gross, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

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They wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: root@airgunhq.com [mailto:root@airgunhq.com]On Behalf Of Scott
> Huffman
> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 1998 8:20 AM
> To: Multiple recipients of list AIRGUN.LIST
> Subject: Shooting in your own yard
>
>
>  GMD: 1:396/1
>  MSGID: 1:2619/232 38885a48
> Has anyone in this FIONET echo, ever been harrassed by the local cops
> for shooting in your backyard with your pellet gun?  Or have you ever
> heard of such a case in any magazines, newsgroups, etc..  I'm wondering
> if their are any laws against discharging your pellet gun in your yard.
> Surprisingly... I've never had a problem... yet... but given my general
> low regard for the people of this country who dont know how to mind their
> own business.. I'm sure somebody must have been ratted out by a neighbor.
>
> --- GEcho 1.00
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> --
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assistant: Message-ID: <000001bd7051$3a6c9b60$26010bce@dmg1>
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FWIW: No
But that doesn't mean that they couldn't.
In PR-MN (the people's republic of Minnesota) it is usually against the law
to discharge a firearm in an urban area exempt in legitimate self-defense,
etc..
By definition, an airarm is a "firearm" as defined by law.
Minnesota Statutes 1997,
    97A.015 Definitions.
    . . .
    Subd. 19.    Firearm.  "Firearm" means a gun that
 discharges shot or a projectile by means of an explosive, a gas,
 or compressed air.
David Gross
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Scott,
    Depends on where you live.  Some local jurisdictions have classified
airguns as firearms and they are subject to the same restrictions.  I believe
New Jersey, New York City, Chicago, etc. has done this.  I don't know if they
banned them but you must follow the same regulations as firearms like
discharging them only in certain areas.
    Check with your local law enforcement or better yet a lawyer.  I've found
that the police are not well versed in firearms law as it pertains to
airguns.  Hell, even the BATF will give you different statements as far as
airguns go.  I believe Tom Gaylord is correct in his brief on silencers but
I've talked to some people who called the BATF and have been told something
different.  One office will say one thing and you can got to another and get
a completly different answer.
    I hope that helps some.  It's not always black and white.
    WJS/wi/usa
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assistant: Message-ID: <19980425.111545.13886.0.flyfish2@juno.com>
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Just a small introduction to the list, I am 61 years old and live in
westchester N.Y.,.
I am retired after 30 years as a detective with the NYPD, my intrusts
include hunting, shooting and flyfishing.
I enjoy combat shooting and have just purchased the rws 225 and am having
fun shooting this pistol.
I am looking to buy the Walters CP88 next , does anyone know were in the
westchester area i may buy one?
Bob Lejuez
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Shooting in your own yard           13:05:0004/25/98".

They wrote:
>=01GMD: 1:396/1
>=01MSGID: 1:2619/232 38885a48
>Has anyone in this FIONET echo, ever been harrassed by the local cops
>for shooting in your backyard with your pellet gun?  Or have you ever
>heard of such a case in any magazines, newsgroups, etc..  I'm wondering
>if their are any laws against discharging your pellet gun in your yard.
>Surprisingly... I've never had a problem... yet... but given my general
>low regard for the people of this country who dont know how to mind their
>own business.. I'm sure somebody must have been ratted out by a neighbor.
>
>--- GEcho 1.00
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>--
> (Scott Huffman)
>         AirPower Information Services BBS * 610-259-2193
>      http://www.airpower.com  Telnet://airpower.dyn.ml.org
>
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Scott,
Go to your local Public Library and look it up in your City Ordinances.
Every municipality is different.  It is legal for me to shoot in my yard at
"inanimate" objects provided I have a backstop to prevent projectiles from
entering other people's property "without permission".=20
Don't trust the Police to know the laws.  My local police said it was
illegal, but I looked it up anyway and found out it was ok.  I keep
photocopies of the appropriate ordinances on hand just in case.
Douglas Vorenkamp =20
At 08:20 AM 4/22/98 -0500, you wrote:
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assistant: Message-ID: <35422038.A82FD798@concentric.net>
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Organization: Mac-1
To all those that might have wanted to shoot the pump gun match on May 3
please be aware that the organiser of that match ld did not realise the
conflict with the Airgun Expo in LR when he decide to go. There will be
a Silhouette Match at LASC venue on the third but they don't plan on
doing the pump gun match cause Larry and I will both be in LIttle Rock.
So Joe Haddad is goping to tuff it out. If anyone wants to give him a
hasnd it would be appreciated. It will be a good trick to run the normal
pistol and rifle silho program without to much static. If there is
enough people and enthusiasm and help it can happen but at this point it
looks as if unless a bunch of guys show up they aren't going to do the
pump gun thing.
Sorry to tell you so late. Hope the word gets out. All you guys in CASA
can bail Joe out or let him crash.
Have a nice match.
Later
Tim
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: 335 shots @ 7+ft.lbs. w/CO2         03:05:0004/26/98".

They wrote:
>In a message dated 98-04-22 21:03:43 EDT, you write:
>
><< Dean,  how does the trigger compare to HW Rekord triggers?  I've
> never seen a 160, and the only Crosman trigger I have any recent
> experience with is that on the 111 pistol. >>
>
>
>See Tim's response to this also. I am very pleased with the QB-77 trigger.
>is probably the best I have ever used on any 160. It is not a Record, but
>what else is. The 160 is single stage,but it is extremely reliable and is
>fully adjustable.
>dtf
>
>
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assistant: Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.19980426141151.006959c0@pop.skyinet.net>
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Hello Dean. Never made it over to the Philippines, huh? Still waiting for
you.
Just want everyone to know,
(1) People over here are allowed to own firearms . That was true even
during Marcos's time. Same requirements apply as over there, but I think
it's easier to get a lisence over here now. However, we are restriceted to
22 caliber rifles, shotguns, 12 gauge and under,as well as pistols and
revolovers not exceeding 38 caliber or 9 mm. of course, there are
exceptions such as gun clubs, etc. This is just to correct the notion set
out by airgun revue that people over here can't own firearms.
(2) Now, airguns. since last year, those are required to be registered. No
limit to quantity you can own, however, a $3 fee must be paid. This is not
the same as licensing, but it's almost there I guess.
(3) Getting guns out. (Aiguns) Numerous inquiries on this I received. You
need a permit for this. Usually give through a gun dealer, then you can
ship out.
(4) Another correction to airgun revue. To but a Farco shotgun here, may
cost as much as a firearm made by any of the local manufacturers. So you
don't see too many people using the farcos for hunting.
I'm a collector, so same problem coming in as #3. Fortunately, I'm also a
gun dealer, so I'm able to have both worlds.
Anymore questions about the Philippines, and if my daughter is in a good
mood to type, I'll reply.
Regards,
Jun Sy
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then
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assistant: Message-ID: <199804260842.JAA14949@ns.fenetre.co.uk>
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The Rapid 17 rifles that I have used have been set to 12 Ftlbs and the
shooters that I have spoken to have also been using this setting.
I have a potential customer in the US who wants more information concerning
the accuracy of this rifle but set to 16/17 Ftlbs. He has said that Beeman
claim the first 17 that was sent to the US would group to sub half inch at
80 yards. Can anyone substantiate this claim, has anyone achieved anything
like this accuracy?
I glanced at a posting recently concerning the 17 but my index finger
deleted the posting without consulting my brain, a repost would be
appreciated. Any comments on difficulty in setting up the scope for longer
range zero would also be appreciated as I have heard of one UK shooter who
has run out of vertical adjustment on a Premier Leopold scope at 55 yards.
I can range test indoors to 30 yards but I do not have the facilities to
accuracy test beyond this where the wind factor can be eliminated.
Keith Mepham
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> MSGID: 1:2619/232 38885a48
>Has anyone in this FIONET echo, ever been harrassed by the local cops
>for shooting in your backyard with your pellet gun?  Or have you ever
>heard of such a case in any magazines, newsgroups, etc..  I'm wondering
>if their are any laws against discharging your pellet gun in your yard.
>Surprisingly... I've never had a problem... yet... but given my general
>low regard for the people of this country who dont know how to mind their
>own business.. I'm sure somebody must have been ratted out by a neighbor.

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It depends on where you live.  Many municipalities have
ordinances prohibiting the discharge of an air gun within
municipal limits.  No matter how you look at it, that
_has_ to include back yards.  And in many places, such
prohibitions do make good sense.  If you only have 100
feet of yard, a gun whose maximum range exceeds 400 meters
can present your neighbors with a real danger.
At 08:20 AM 4/22/98 -0500, Scott Huffman wrote:
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In a message dated 98-04-15 20:04:36 EDT, you write:
<<Perhaps I should have said relatively safe?>>
Well lets see here. Since only 15 people a year are killed by rattle snakes
then rattle snakes must be really, really safe. Right? Actually I don't know
how many people die each year from snakes, but I think even you are about
ready to agree to  the idea that anything that kills people is not inherently
safe. Cars are not safe, pools are not safe, guns are not safe, However,
here
are many safety standards for the manufacture of Cars, and although I am not
familar with the pool industry I bet there is at least some industry self-
regulation for safety standards in manufacturing , But there are no safety
standards for the manufacture of guns. Why not?
<< So, would you support registration of and licensing for swimming pools?
  How about a waiting period? >>
If that's what it took to save the lives of 290 children each year why would
you be against it?
dtf
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>  LD> Message-ID: <3531A30A.A2F266DF@mindspring.com> Newsgroups: AIRGUN.LIST
>
>  LD> Not when they put up a "Little Tyrant" for office like last time!
>
> Say WHAT?  I've never heard Harry Browne referred to as a "tyrant" before!
>
>  LD> If you wanna stay in the game, you have to be able to finish ... you
>  LD> dont jump on a hores that can't swim if you know theres a big river
>  LD> to cross on the way.
>
> I'm not sure what you are referring to.  Nobody was a more tireless
> than Mr. Browne.  Even after the election was over, he has stayed *very*
> active in supporting the LP, and it seems likely that he will be our
> again in 2000.  If that happens, it will be the first time the LP has had
> same candidate for president in two consecutive elections.
>
>  LD> I think more can be done from within the Republican Party if it's in
>  LD> power, than a third party thats out of power.
>
> Are you kidding?  This is a joke, right?
>
> I can just imagine somebody in Germany in the 1930s saying, "I think more
> be done within the NAZI party if it's in power..."
>
>     -- Tony Belding <http://hamilton.htcomp.net/tbelding/>
>
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I'm referring to the last couple Presidential Campaigns.  Apparently your
Harry
was so
unsucessful I never even heard of him (I meant Perot).  Actually thats
xactly
what the Germans DID say.
There was no real opposition at the time tho.
Tony Belding wrote:
campaigner
candidate
the
can
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Your ramblings are getting old.  What part of "this thread is over" didnt you
understand?  ld
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What in the heck does this have to do with airguns?  Posts regarding airguns
are being ignored while this forum is turning into a political debate on HCI,
the Libertarian Party, etc.
I'm more interested in airguns than politics.  If we're going to discuss
politics here, just let me know so I can go somewhere where they want to talk
about airguns.
Dean Speidel
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> In northern CA, when we shoot off it is
> chickens on the ram line.  Turkeys
> sounds so... easy.
>
> What were the scores for the any sight match?
>
> Rich Hume
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Rich,
I posted the results, did'nt I?  We shoot chickens on the ramline too,
in NRA sanctioned matches, or to settle ties
in Master class, but this was a small, informal shoot, and the guy was
using a borrowed gun for his first time at Airgun
Silh, so I cut him some slack.  Actually, when he hit the 2nd one, I was
getting a bit concerned, and was shooting faster than he
was so I assuemd he would drop the third, and I squeezed off my fourth
hit just as he missed his third ... a bit like grandstanding, but
not intentional.  ld
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> ----------
> >
> > March  CASA Silhouette Match Results:
> >
> >  In the hotly contested Any Sight Pistol class (8 shooters), a new
> > Shooter, Paul Campegna, used a borrowed IZH46 to put himself into the
> > AAA class right out of the box and narrowly lose a  shootoff with yours
> > truly (turkeys on the ramline) for Match winner .  Norm Holmiller got
> > the 2nd place when Paul was bumped to 1st, and Tom Krutch, another new
> > shooter, used the same gun he had loaned  Paul to take 3rd.
>
> Turkeys on the Ram Line? You guys are tough. Come on Larry, how many did
> you get out of how many tried.
> I gotta know.   Phil.P.   P.S. Good Shooting!
>
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Phil,
I shot the first 4 in a row, Paul missed his, so it was over!  In a bigger
match, we often shootoff with chickens on the ram line
for Match winner or Master class ties, but this was not a real serious thing,
and Paul was using a borrowed gun!  ld
Phil Paskos wrote: