I use tracers for sighting in scopes over 200 yards, I can actually see where the bullet hits the paper without getting up and going for a walk.
And guess what? 7 months out of the year, there's snow on the ground here. No fires.
Tracer Bullets - what SK CFO has to say
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I use tracers for sighting in scopes over 200 yards, I can actually see where the bullet hits the paper without getting up and going for a walk.
And guess what? 7 months out of the year, there's snow on the ground here. No fires.
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta
Well looks like its time to ban model rockets.. They start fires too.
http://www.rocketryplanet.com/content/view/3385/31/#axzz1mVnW4UBW
Or ATVs
http://wildfire.fpinnovations.ca/40/ATVFinal.pdf
Crazy logic.. People need to be smart in every aspects of this sport/hobby. Duh rule #1 don't shoot tracers into unsafe terrain (i.e. vegetation)
http://www.rocketryplanet.com/content/view/3385/31/#axzz1mVnW4UBW
Or ATVs
http://wildfire.fpinnovations.ca/40/ATVFinal.pdf
Crazy logic.. People need to be smart in every aspects of this sport/hobby. Duh rule #1 don't shoot tracers into unsafe terrain (i.e. vegetation)
Kayser Sose
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Southern Van Isle
Ya know what...
It's useless and misguided to turn this place into 'nerf-world', apologies to Xiao Xhong. That is, a place where the penalties for not thinking through your actions are nullified by taking your ability to make those decisions for yourself are taken away from you.
I like tracers. They're pretty. That's all I need. I'm also no fool; there's few places to fire them off without setting fire to anything (at least that I'm certain about, not wanting to start fires or anything...) so I haven't fired any off, but still; I want them. And I'm in no rush to shoot them off. Looking forward to a still and wintry night...
No 'need', as in their designed purpose?... I suppose you have a point there, but then as illustrated there's no need for fast cars either.
I bet everyone on this thread can see and gavey the two sides to this topic, as well I bet everyone here can decide for themselves what they want to do for themselves.
It's useless and misguided to turn this place into 'nerf-world', apologies to Xiao Xhong. That is, a place where the penalties for not thinking through your actions are nullified by taking your ability to make those decisions for yourself are taken away from you.
I like tracers. They're pretty. That's all I need. I'm also no fool; there's few places to fire them off without setting fire to anything (at least that I'm certain about, not wanting to start fires or anything...) so I haven't fired any off, but still; I want them. And I'm in no rush to shoot them off. Looking forward to a still and wintry night...
No 'need', as in their designed purpose?... I suppose you have a point there, but then as illustrated there's no need for fast cars either.
I bet everyone on this thread can see and gavey the two sides to this topic, as well I bet everyone here can decide for themselves what they want to do for themselves.
So what if I do want to see if I can blow up a bottle of gasoline with a tracer? That's all I have left ever since drache got the CBSA watching for tannerite at the border now.....
So? Does it work? You seem to know what the stupid many might do, is that from personal experience? Why do you want to deny others the chance to learn?
Tim's is gonna have to do a new study on that one..
This is no joke my good sir, after a long day i finally got to my coffee. I was, by the microwave denied my right for warm coffee.
Either way, i dont really agree, as i dont see the need for civi's to use them. I do understand were everyone is coming from. I just dont think its worth making a huge stink over.
As for the jug of gas, i think i saw it on mythbuster. I believe it was the episode they were shooting C4. If i remember right, i believe it did work.
This is no joke my good sir, after a long day i finally got to my coffee. I was, by the microwave denied my right for warm coffee.
Either way, i dont really agree, as i dont see the need for civi's to use them. I do understand were everyone is coming from. I just dont think its worth making a huge stink over.
As for the jug of gas, i think i saw it on mythbuster. I believe it was the episode they were shooting C4. If i remember right, i believe it did work.
Well then, why should Mythbuster's have all the fun?
OK, I'll have a go at this.
First off, any question that starts with "Why do you need..." is a fatally flawed question.
For example, sir, why do you NEED an answer to your question?
I suspect that no matter what anyone says, you have your mind made up.
But lets try.
First. We have all read that firing at water may cause a ricochet.
After firing three fast rounds and seeing them go 3 different directions, I would say that bullets WILL ricochet on water. Lesson learned.
Second. If I happen to get lost in the bush, or break an ankle, a tracer or two into the air may well save my life. Perhaps you should campaign to make them MANDATORY for outdoors travelers.
Your concern regarding my finances is most appreciated. Unfortunately, I cannot return the same concern. I don't give a fukc about your finances, or how you spend your money.
If I was to tell you that I paid less than 20 cents per round for some x39, would that soften your view?
This is no joke my good sir, after a long day i finally got to my coffee. I was, by the microwave denied my right for warm coffee.
Either way, i dont really agree, as i dont see the need for civi's to use them. I do understand were everyone is coming from. I just dont think its worth making a huge stink over.
As for the jug of gas, i think i saw it on mythbuster. I believe it was the episode they were shooting C4. If i remember right, i believe it did work.
Big JD-From the hills
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Saskatchewan.
In my opinion LEO's and members of the Armed forces shouldn't be allowed to fire weapons other than there issued duty weapon, they have no reason to.
funny you say that ... i've worked with quite a few people from the US ... and there are places (at times) that will hand you 1500$ ticket for tossing a cig butt out the window.
This is no joke my good sir, after a long day i finally got to my coffee. I was, by the microwave denied my right for warm coffee.
Either way, i dont really agree, as i dont see the need for civi's to use them. I do understand were everyone is coming from. I just dont think its worth making a huge stink over.
As for the jug of gas, i think i saw it on mythbuster. I believe it was the episode they were shooting C4. If i remember right, i believe it did work.
Thank goodness we have clowns like you on our side
All your same BS arguments could be applied to handguns, ARs, semis, blah, blah blah
dont beat up the messenger
Alot of you have some interesting and valid responces. The topic came up somewhere and just wanted to seek my provincal CFO's comment on the matter.
I have no intent, or desire, to shot tracers primarily due to my concern that they may reak havoc on my stainless barrel ... and of course the potential for other hazards.
My inquiry was to seek the RCMP's thoughts on the matter, for my peace of mind only. "Prohibited" or not, and like any law/regulation/act most people use common sense and reason, in my experience, and if one uses/possess tracers they do so in wise and careful manner.
As one person posted, it doesn't seem to be heavy enforced ... and probably for reason. In "my opinion" it doesnt seem to be a big issue with most ... but personally I don't want to put my self in a position where there is potential where one has to "put the thread through the of the eye of needle" as some say in order to possess firearms.
Do i think tracers would be fun ... hell yes
, but there are lot of experiences I would like that aren't going to happen.
Cheers
Alot of you have some interesting and valid responces. The topic came up somewhere and just wanted to seek my provincal CFO's comment on the matter.
I have no intent, or desire, to shot tracers primarily due to my concern that they may reak havoc on my stainless barrel ... and of course the potential for other hazards.
My inquiry was to seek the RCMP's thoughts on the matter, for my peace of mind only. "Prohibited" or not, and like any law/regulation/act most people use common sense and reason, in my experience, and if one uses/possess tracers they do so in wise and careful manner.
As one person posted, it doesn't seem to be heavy enforced ... and probably for reason. In "my opinion" it doesnt seem to be a big issue with most ... but personally I don't want to put my self in a position where there is potential where one has to "put the thread through the of the eye of needle" as some say in order to possess firearms.
Do i think tracers would be fun ... hell yes
, but there are lot of experiences I would like that aren't going to happen.Cheers
Thank goodness we have clowns like you on our side
All your same BS arguments could be applied to handguns, ARs, semis, blah, blah blah
Why resort to attacking the guy? I don't agree with him. I'd like to have some tracer (did have some in the past. Bought a case of 7.62X51 where every 5th round or so was tracer back in the late 80's). It was fun to play with. On the other hand, I can see his reservations. The one part I kind of have to agree with is that with so many battles facing us as gun owners, we kind of have to pick which ones are worth the effort to fight, and this one might not.
Agree with the guy or not, his comments are not stupid and are clearly thought out. You can agree to disagree, but do it amiably.
Tracers are not explosive,they are fun to look at at dusk and at night. Forget accuracy though. Ricochets are the most fun to see,time lapse photography works well also. Your CFO should actually read up on them and not ask what other people think.
deadeyes40
CGN Regular
- Location
- nova scotia
Back in 1989 (I think) there was a large forrest fire at CFB Petawawa that burned for quite a while, couple of weeks if I remember correctly (I was only 10 at the time). I believe that fire was started by tracer rounds being used in an exercise.
Anyone here that was posted to Pet at the time that can confirm or deny this?
Anyone here that was posted to Pet at the time that can confirm or deny this?
I bolded your word "for" to illustrate that "for hunting" is not the same as "while hunting".
I should be allowed to pack a lunch with me while hunting bear. That does not automatically mean that I intend to use it as bait "to hunt with"
I have heard that somewhere in the maritimes, you are not allowed to simply possess a rifle in the bush outside of hunting season. They automatically assume the worst. Is that the case in NS?
I wish some common sense would take control of these regulations...
Tracers are fine, cause a fire with them... suffer a punishment.
Own an "easily converted to automatic rifle", fine. Convert it... suffer a punishment.
Own 30 rnd magazines, fine. Use them in a crime... suffer a punishment.
This whole "you might do something bad with your legally owned property so we are going to ban it" is just kinda annoying.
/rant
Oh, I have a case of 30.06 trace... haven't started any grass fires yet.
Tracers are fine, cause a fire with them... suffer a punishment.
Own an "easily converted to automatic rifle", fine. Convert it... suffer a punishment.
Own 30 rnd magazines, fine. Use them in a crime... suffer a punishment.
This whole "you might do something bad with your legally owned property so we are going to ban it" is just kinda annoying.
/rant
Oh, I have a case of 30.06 trace... haven't started any grass fires yet.
