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What weapon have you been successful with
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saltednutz
Regular
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- God's Country ᐋᕘᑕ
I don't own weapons.
Only 22LR and 22WMR for me. Unknown amount gophers and 2 badgers
weap·on
ˈwepən/Submit
noun
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage.
"nuclear weapons"
a means of gaining an advantage or defending oneself in a conflict or contest.
"resignation threats had long been a weapon in his armory"
So when talking about hunting, the item used to harvest an animal would be a weapon at that point, if we go by the definition. The OP is right, most of us just choose other words to make our ownership of such devices less scary to the general public.
weap·on
ˈwepən/Submit
noun
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage.
"nuclear weapons"
a means of gaining an advantage or defending oneself in a conflict or contest.
"resignation threats had long been a weapon in his armory"
So when talking about hunting, the item used to harvest an animal would be a weapon at that point, if we go by the definition. The OP is right, most of us just choose other words to make our ownership of such devices less scary to the general public.
Species8472
CGN Regular
- Location
- Nipissing Township + 82a
I own weapons and use them them to kill animals. Some will call them tools and say that the animals are harvested - nonsense. I am not a farmer combining wheat in the field. I am a hunter that uses weapons to kill animals.
I've killed more grouse with a baseball sized rock than i can shake a stick at.
Seriously, before I was worried about the cost of a CF round I would use any handy dandy rock and take out a chicken.
then invested in the sling shot and ball bearings.
Now i just bust a cap if I left the shot gun at home or in the truck.
Rob
Seriously, before I was worried about the cost of a CF round I would use any handy dandy rock and take out a chicken.
then invested in the sling shot and ball bearings.
Now i just bust a cap if I left the shot gun at home or in the truck.
Rob
22
410
12gauge
223
270
The list of calibres in my cupboard that I havent harvested anything with is quite long as it seems the opprtunity never presents itself when I have that rifle with me...ie have never seen a deer when I have my 30-30 or 44 mag eith me.
410
12gauge
223
270
The list of calibres in my cupboard that I havent harvested anything with is quite long as it seems the opprtunity never presents itself when I have that rifle with me...ie have never seen a deer when I have my 30-30 or 44 mag eith me.
Maybe somebody can explain the political correctness and denial in referring to your firearms as "weapons"?
The Criminal Code of Canada defines our firearms as "weapons" and that, in the eyes of Canadian law, is what Canadian gun owners all own. I really don't see what point is served in denying the obvious. Canadian gun owners own weapons. Period. Own up, accept reality.
Embrace the fact that you are a trusted, law-abiding owner and user of weapons.
We take legal responsibility for owning and using weapons for sport and recreation. Why not simply call it for what it is?
A buddy who teaches the PAL course told me "we don't like to call them weapons. They're "firearms"".
I call bullsh*t. There is no shortage of ways to run afoul of the law with your firearm. If and when you do, it will be made clear in no uncertain terms that your firearm is a weapon in the eyes of the law and for all practical purposes.
The Criminal Code of Canada defines our firearms as "weapons" and that, in the eyes of Canadian law, is what Canadian gun owners all own. I really don't see what point is served in denying the obvious. Canadian gun owners own weapons. Period. Own up, accept reality.
Embrace the fact that you are a trusted, law-abiding owner and user of weapons.
We take legal responsibility for owning and using weapons for sport and recreation. Why not simply call it for what it is?
A buddy who teaches the PAL course told me "we don't like to call them weapons. They're "firearms"".
I call bullsh*t. There is no shortage of ways to run afoul of the law with your firearm. If and when you do, it will be made clear in no uncertain terms that your firearm is a weapon in the eyes of the law and for all practical purposes.
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Weapons are also used with intent to kill game, defend life and property and to deter crime. I also frequently use mine (with intent) for sport.
rifleman762
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Southern Alberta
SKS 7.62x39 - whitetails
DA Grizzly Mag 12.5" barrel 12 gauge - whitetails, grouse
Savage 300WM - moose, whitetails, caribou, black bear, grouse
Mauser 98 308W - moose, rabbit
Ruger 458WM - grizzly bear
22 WMR - grouse
22 LR - grouse
I just realized that I've never killed a mule deer!
PS. I like weapons.
DA Grizzly Mag 12.5" barrel 12 gauge - whitetails, grouse
Savage 300WM - moose, whitetails, caribou, black bear, grouse
Mauser 98 308W - moose, rabbit
Ruger 458WM - grizzly bear
22 WMR - grouse
22 LR - grouse
I just realized that I've never killed a mule deer!
PS. I like weapons.
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Weapons are used by soldiers, police and criminals. Firearms are used by hunters sportsmen and target shooters. Learn the difference!
exactly
Weapon: a device used to kill, injure (can be bow a bow, knife, rock, car, rifle, grenade, etc)
Firearm: A device that projects a projectile with gun powder (can only be rifle, pistol, recoiless rifle, howitzer
hence my question "what weapon have you successfully taken game with" I guess if the word weapon offend people I could have used "what lethal device or what thing a ma bob" because if you look at my list it includes bow and sling shot which are not by definition a firearm!
Firearm: A device that projects a projectile with gun powder (can only be rifle, pistol, recoiless rifle, howitzer
hence my question "what weapon have you successfully taken game with" I guess if the word weapon offend people I could have used "what lethal device or what thing a ma bob" because if you look at my list it includes bow and sling shot which are not by definition a firearm!
Call them what you like, but under the Criminal Code of Canada all firearms are considered to be "weapons".
For me, this is the only definition that matters:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/page-1.html
Criminal Code
R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46
An Act respecting the Criminal Law
Short Title
Marginal note:Short title
1 This Act may be cited as the Criminal Code.
R.S., c. C-34, s. 1.
Interpretation
Marginal note
efinitions
2 In this Act,
weapon means any thing used, designed to be used or intended for use
(a) in causing death or injury to any person, or
(b) for the purpose of threatening or intimidating any person
and, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, includes a firearm...
I can't see how it helps the cause of the responsible firearms community to cling to the notion that Buddy's .303 or .308 or 12 gauge shouldn't be considered a weapon. I respect the fact that Buddy is a responsible guy, but the fact that he is responsible with his weapons is a reason to trust him, not fear him.
English is a very precise language. It's all about perceptions.
For me, this is the only definition that matters:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/page-1.html
Criminal Code
R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46
An Act respecting the Criminal Law
Short Title
Marginal note:Short title
1 This Act may be cited as the Criminal Code.
R.S., c. C-34, s. 1.
Interpretation
Marginal note
efinitions2 In this Act,
weapon means any thing used, designed to be used or intended for use
(a) in causing death or injury to any person, or
(b) for the purpose of threatening or intimidating any person
and, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, includes a firearm...
I can't see how it helps the cause of the responsible firearms community to cling to the notion that Buddy's .303 or .308 or 12 gauge shouldn't be considered a weapon. I respect the fact that Buddy is a responsible guy, but the fact that he is responsible with his weapons is a reason to trust him, not fear him.
English is a very precise language. It's all about perceptions.
rifleman762
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Southern Alberta
How about we get this thread back on track? A firearm is a gun is a weapon.
From least energy to most in ascending calibres:
Knives
Ball peen hammer
Axe
Hand crafted spear from an Easton hockey stick and a planer knife blade
Cold steel spear
slingshot and rocks
slingshot and ball bearings
recurve bow
compound bow
crossbow
.177 air rifles
.22 air rifles
.17 HMR
.22 rimfire
.22 magnum
.222
.223
.223 AI
.22-250
.243
.243 AI
6mm Remington
25-06
.264 win mag
7mm-08
7wsm
7 rem mag
30-06
308 Norma Mag
300 win mag
300 Weatherby Mag
300 Ultra Mag
338 win mag
416 rem mag
45/70
And,
.410
20 gauge
16 gauge
12 gauge
10 gauge
These have all stopped heart beats for me over the years, plus likely some that I've forgotten. You'll note, that some of these are firearms, and some are merely weapons....
Small game and pests:
.177 Air Rifle
17 HMR
22 rimfire
22 WMR
Larger pests and game:
222 Rem
223 Rem
225 Winchester
22-250 Rem.
220 Swift
6mm BR
243 Winchester
6mm Remington
260 Remington
6.5x54 MS
6.5x55 Swede
264 Win Mag
7mm-08
7x57
284 Winchester
280 Remington
7mm Rem Mag
7mm STW
7mm RUM
30-30 Winchester
300 Savage
308 Winchester
30-06
300 Win Mag
308 Norma Mag
303 British
8x57 JS
8mm Rem Mag
338 Win Mag
35 Whelen
375 H&H Mag
38-55 Winchester
45-70
20 Gauge
12 Gauge
May have missed a couple, but can't recall ATM. D.
.177 Air Rifle
17 HMR
22 rimfire
22 WMR
Larger pests and game:
222 Rem
223 Rem
225 Winchester
22-250 Rem.
220 Swift
6mm BR
243 Winchester
6mm Remington
260 Remington
6.5x54 MS
6.5x55 Swede
264 Win Mag
7mm-08
7x57
284 Winchester
280 Remington
7mm Rem Mag
7mm STW
7mm RUM
30-30 Winchester
300 Savage
308 Winchester
30-06
300 Win Mag
308 Norma Mag
303 British
8x57 JS
8mm Rem Mag
338 Win Mag
35 Whelen
375 H&H Mag
38-55 Winchester
45-70
20 Gauge
12 Gauge
May have missed a couple, but can't recall ATM. D.
