I'm a European and I'm thinking about travelling coast to coast across the States next year, but I'm concerned about the need to carry a gun for protection. Obviously this is not something a foreigner can do in your country. I have also heard it is very common for gun fights to break out in bars in the Southern states. Is this true? Would I be safe to travel without a gun? Is there anywhere I can pick one up while I'm there?
Guns are everywhere in the US, just head to a local Baptist church, they are giving them away:
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/03/16/baptist-churches-raffle-off-guns-to-attract-new-members/
No, it is not safe to travel without a gun. Yes, gunfights break out all the time, and not just in the south. Virtually every dispute is settled with a shootout. Guns are sold in vending machines and no ID is needed, but as a European you'll be limited to twenty round magazines.
One other tip, west of the Mississippi river you must wear a cowboy hat at all times while carrying a gun.
Any good western tv shows I can watch to prepare myself?
Yes, your best bet is a semi-automatic. You can pick one up at any local WalMart.
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No, it is not safe to travel without a gun. Yes, gunfights break out all the time, and not just in the south. Virtually every dispute is settled with a shootout. Guns are sold in vending machines and no ID is needed, but as a European you'll be limited to twenty round magazines.
One other tip, west of the Mississippi river you must wear a cowboy hat at all times while carrying a gun.
You forgot to mention that he also is required to ride horseback.
Hopefully this is posted in jest and you are not considering visitiing the USA without bringing a firearm. I truly do not understand how Europe can operate without alllowing a gun-toting public. Just remember that the only bad shot is the one not fired.
Most reputable airlines will issue you a firearm as you enter US airspace ... the flight attendants should hand them out on the descent. Obviously these will be the cheaper variety, but you can get real armament from the cab drivers outside the airport once you get your luggage packed away in the trunk.
Make sure you qualify as a marksman on a range before the end of your first day ... you will need your paperwork stamped before you can check into any hotel.
As for gun fights in bars, that's pretty much everywhere these days, not just in the South. Your travel agent can recommend flak jackets and body armor if you go out for a drink or two. Stay away from Detroit and Chicago, because you won't be able to match the firepower the gangs have there.
No,I thnk so to carry a gun in USA beacuase the department of police in USA is very strict although i need a gun in USA when i am in Far areas or in bars.....
Hey, I just got back safely to Europe after traveling coast to coast in the USA. Be very careful where you go. I was told to stay away from Chicago as that's ruled by gangsters and they are robbing banks every day. I was told it is best to just get a cowboy hat and carry a gun so I will fit in and not look like an outsider.
Get a holster and make sure your gun is displayed for all to see.
Better yet, two holsters and two guns. One on each hip.
Only one gun? Man you furrners are funny! You better lock and load you come to the USA - we're waitin for ya.
You want trouble carry a gun and be paranoid of the "others".
K55 wrote:
You want trouble carry a gun and be paranoid of the "others".
If you want REAL trouble DON'T carry a gun. Being unarmed in a problem situation is real trouble. When you are armed you can take care of the trouble easily. When you are unarmed the trouble takes care of you.
The only bad shot is the one not fired.
Stay well away from the USA
They have about half the world’s prison population and about half the world’s lawyers prowling about, touting for business.
The guys above are taking the mickey.
You don't need a gun when traveling in the US. Full body armor should suffice.
Since you're European, I recommend you carry a shotgun since they're easier to aim than a pistol. They're a little more awkward than pistols and you might hit more bystanders but you'll probably be covered by the local make-my-day law as long as you sincerely feel threatened.
Pro tip: if you get a rental car, be sure to ask for one with a gun rack.
As a helpful hint, you can have a pistol-grip shotgun with a barrel as short as 18 inches. Any shorter than that is considered an illegal sawed-off shotgun in most states (but if you go to Alaska you can carry any f'in firearm you want). In America we mean it when we call "shotgun" as a passenger in someone's car.
Here's a photo of my car after coming home from a normal work day. Lucky I live in America, where I earn HUGE amounts of money, and lucky it was armored!
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UoaZ3sAZ52M/UjXRuJeX4XI/AAAAAAAOMJk/WgjqHMkQyFI/s1600/Armored-Cars-1.jpg
What? A gun? Guns are for wimps.
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