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Gun Defense Questions and Answers. Why have a gun in the first place?

 I have been called, e-mailed and stopped on the street, questioned in my office, at a couple of places where I shop, and at the post office. I do radio ads for Steele's Gun Shop and I'm known to be familiar with firearms to some degree. I have been asked about what kind of gun or ammo to purchase for home defense and about concealed carry of guns and knives. Some of these questions were from people who have never owned guns before and some from those who "hate" guns and even hate gun owners as well to some degree. One of my friends has interest in a business near the World Trade Center site. One close friend was the one who first reported the plane that hit the Pentagon, about three windows from his office window. Another friend of mine lives on Long Island and works in the building industry and at a huge lumber store there; so she is in constant contact with workers and contractors connected to the New York City area. Several of my friends are military, National Gua...

Criminal Law: Are Gun Related Offences on the Increase?

 Introduction The issue of guns being used for criminal purposes is not new to society and have been used since there invention by both criminals and law abiding citizens alike. There has been, however, an alarming increase within the United Kingdom were guns have been used during criminal offences. As stated before, guns have always been available to the criminal fraternity, so why has there been a sudden increase in their use within the United Kingdom. This article will assess the whether there has been an explosion of gun crime in the United Kingdom over the past two decades. The facts and figures that support the assertion that gun crime is on the increase will need to be examined first. There are many sources which have released conflicting statistics regarding the escalation of guns used in criminal activities. If the general overall perception is that gun crime is on the increase, the factors for this belief will be assessed next. There are the obvious sociological implicati...

Choose the Best Airsoft - Electric Airsoft Pistol

 What Is an Airsoft Pistol? An airsoft pistol is a replica of a real hand gun. It is classified as a toy gun, but looks exactly like a real gun. It is close copy; many small details are the same for both guns. The only major difference between the guns is the projectiles used. Airsoft pistols shoot small 6mm BBs instead of bullets. The BB bullets are made of plastic. Airsoft pistols are used primarily for training purposes or for playing skirmish games. They shoot using a variety of mechanisms - spring, gas, or electric motor compressed spring. The speed of the plastic pellets is relatively slow - about 200 feet per second, so they cannot penetrate skin. Being shot with an airsoft pistol hurts a bit, and special eye and/or face protection is worn at all games. Since the look of an airsoft pistol and a real gun is very similar, the tip of an airsoft gun is painted in bright orange to distinguish these toys from real weapons. Type of Airsoft Pistols There are several type pf airsofts...

Airsoft Pistols - Protection and Fun

 It is imperative in the world of today that every man takes all the necessary steps to protect him. Protection gives a peace of mind and calmness. Airsoft pistol is the best option for the people who are seeking protection along with recreation. Airsoft pistols are made just like the real guns; and let me tell you that they can ward off any assaulter. Anybody can use these pistols, there is no high tech mechanism, and the gun is not dangerous. The most common type of an airsoft pistol is the spring loaded one. The spring loaded pistol is very easy to use. You just have to cock a spring back to fire the airsoft spring pistol. A great thing about these pistols is that they do not get too cold and become unusable; they work properly all around the year. A real gun cannot be used in cold weathers and cold places. With it, you can fire the BB's at a speed of more than 100 fps, which is excellent for a spring-loaded pistol. The price range of these pistols is also to lower side ranging ...