Posted on 12/02/2005 9:42:32 AM PST by kiriath_jearim
Guns for Christmas
by Jennifer Freeman
Santa baby, slip a shotgun under the tree, for me I've been an awful good girl Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Guns for Christmas! Oops! I think I just said a bad word, but I'm not sure what it was.
But seriously, firearms and firearm accessories are very nice gifts for Christmas or any other occassion. It's the kind of gift that most people don't think about largely because the firearm industry does not advertise on television or in the mainstream media. So while everyone is being bombarded with ads from Target and Radio Shack selling mostly useless junk made in China, you can give a gift that will be really appreciated and will last a lifetime.
Giving the gift of guns is more meaningful that most of the commercial schlock that's being pushed on us. A gun gift tells the receiver that she has value. That you want her to be able to protect herself, her loved ones, and her country. That goes for guys as well, of course.
Firearms are an essential part of American culture. Personal gun ownership was instrumental in settling this country and ensuring liberty for over two hundred years. There is no other country on earth that recognizes its people as citizens, rather than subject, and it's the firearm that makes such a recognition possible.
Firearms can be instrumental in bringing us closer to our families and friends as we pursue various hobbies including defense training, target shooting, or hunting. It helps us to pass on and share traditions. And it reinforces our roots as Americans.
Personal firearm ownership is under attack as is Christmas. We encourage you to celebrate both.
[Disclaimer: If purchasing a firearm as a gift, make sure you are in compliance with all local, state, and federal firearm laws as some areas have banned private-party transfer. If you are not sure of the law, simply call your local gun store and ask.]
Jennifer Freeman is Executive Director and co-founder of Liberty Belles, a grass-roots organization dedicated to restoring and preserving the Second Amendment.
I asked Santa for a Ruger P90. Shot one recently and loved it! ;)
Nothing says "I love you" better than a H&K MP5.
My boys are getting one...
Very nice present!
I have my heart set on an HK P2000s.....when they come out.
Of course, my Sig P239/9mm could always use a brother.
And a membership at my local shooting range please!
My fave, in 9MM too. But I think it needs an HK USP as a companion, and maybe a Remington 870 too! I've also been looking at the Henry 44 Big Boy lever action. If only I were rich!
LOL...and had a bigger gun safe.
My daughter will be receiving a Winchester 1300 Defender in 20 gauge. She is very familiar with the gun but doesn't know that it belongs to her yet.
I'm getting a sword for Christmas. Does that count? Also, bought a compact .40 Sig for my brother for his wedding. Cool gun. Cool gift, IMHO.
And shooting accessories.
Hmmmmm...I hadn't thought of that. A nice gift for the wife along those lines sounds like just the ticket!
Bullets make good stocking stuffers, too!
I'm looking for my gift to myself this year and decided I NEED a new over under and cannot decide weather it will be the Browning Citori,Winchester Supreme or the Ruger Red label....any input is appreciated here or via freepmail.
Oh,btw,12ga
got a rem 700 last year, an AR15 the year before... wonder what i'm getting this year.
I had a Ruger P91 several years ago. I don't think they make that model anymore. Very nice gun, except that the grip was a little too fat for me to shoot it really well (I have short, stubby fingers). I'm looking for a concealed carry piece in .40 S&W now. I'm leaning toward the Glock 27, but the Sig P239 and the CZ 2075 are looking pretty good as well.
I just so happen to have a few bucks to spend on a piece now, and a gun show in Tampa that opens tomorrow. Guess where I'll be? :)
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