I was trying to explain this phenomena to a Canadian friend of mine. Guns are a cultural thing in the US. If you're not originally from here, it may not be something that makes a lot of sense... but it's just part of normal. I own some guns as well. Most americans I know own guns. My Canadian friend told me that people _do_ own guns in Canada, but only if they have a justifying reason.. Like for example, if they are in possession of a valid hunting license... and then, they'll own the guns appropriate for that license. Here, in this country, people own guns just because they're a fun hobby. I suspect that Nick (based on his comments regarding grain) may also be into reloading. Lots of folks enjoy that part of the hobby as well. Neither of the ammunition types Nick mentioned would arouse comment in this country. .22LR is the most common bullet in the world. I have a .22LR bolt-action rifle in the closet, my kids and I use it for "plinking". I also own a vintage P38 which loads 9mm ruger, that weapon is actually an heirloom and I don't use it very often. I own very few guns in comparison to many of my friends.
Anyways, sorry for the long post, just thought that I would give an american cultural explanation. :) -Adam On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 10:48 AM, GastonP <[email protected]> wrote: > We now know that we must be careful not to upset him :D > > On Saturday, April 20, 2013 4:47:23 PM UTC-3, Nixcited delighted wrote: >> >> >> On 17 Apr 2013, at 10:04, Nick wrote: >> >> On Wednesday, 17 April 2013 05:15:38 UTC+1, threeneurons wrote: >> >>> 10 layers of acrylic will stop a bullet. At least a 25 auto. >>> >>>> >>>> >> Not sure about that - 10 layers of polycarbonate, maybe - acrylic is very >> brittle and a 25ACP should go through 10 layers ok - the individual sheets >> are extremely thin. >> >> I don't have a .25ACP, but have a .22LR - 25ACP is betwen 85J and 130J >> depending on load etc., and a .22LR sub-sonic is about 140J, so very >> comparable... >> >> Might give it a go... (not on a real display - I have both 0.5mm >> polycarbonate and acrylic sheet) >> >> Nick >> >> >> Nick, is there something about you we should know? I am worried. >> >> John S >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "neonixie-l" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/neonixie-l/-/WzPbOKyxGPgJ. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
