Greetings from Seattle, WA (Downtown)

architrip · Jun 17, 2009

Hello,

I'm very new to the world of Firearms, although I've been a strong proponent of the 2nd Amendment for as long as I can remember. I am eager to learn as much as I can about being a responsible firearm owner.

However, I am actively involved in a high profile capacity within the Seattle community which is NOT gun friendly. I normally do not participate in forums of any kind and do have concerns about my privacy. I respect all of you for your support of the 2nd ammenment and hope that there is room for me as a passive member of the forum.

I currently own a Marlin 30-06 and two Remmington 12-gauge shotguns and am hoping to find the time to start shooting and hunting regularly. I would like to procure a number of firearms for my wife and myself over the next few years as well, which include the following:

Glock 19 (2)
Ruger 10/22 (2)
Remmington 700 SPS .308
Springfield M1A .308

-Doug

Huntbear · Jun 18, 2009

Welcome, and sorry you are stuck in the Peoples Republic of Seattle.

nwg19 · Jun 18, 2009

Welcome to you architrip.
I know the feeling, I work for a school district in the Seattle area. Needless to say the anti-gun attitude is quite evident.
.....tom

architrip · Jun 18, 2009

I work in the creative field and I would argue less then 1% of the people I am associated with own firearms and most would be shocked to know that I do. The attitude is one of fear and disdain, which is terribly discouraging.

I believe it's my right and more importantly responsibility to own and properly maintain and practice with firearms, and I'm finally taking the appropriate steps to do so.

tattoo · Jun 18, 2009

Welcome here. I don't see any 1911s on that list. What up with that. Trust me. Ya got to have at least 1.

jimmyleost · Jun 18, 2009

yum, remington 700 .308!

I'm looking for one myself. Welcome to the forums!

architrip · Jun 18, 2009

I'm trying to keep things as simple as possible! Two of the glocks, shotguns, 10/22's so they are interchangeble for my wife and I....Nothing fancy, wood stocks, etc.

I would trade up from my Marlin 30-06 for the Remmington 700 both in 30-06 and .308 down the road...

Although I must admit...I do secretly desire one of these:

http://www.barrettrifles.com/rifle_82.aspx

why is the 1911 so popular?

tattoo · Jun 18, 2009

The name says a lot. Heritage.

RickB · Jul 15, 2009

I've been working downtown since '92, when there used to be two gun shops on 1st Ave. - Warshall's and Central Gun Exchange - but now downtown is mostly gun-free. I used to hit Warshall's and CGE about twice a month, and bought guns at both, but now the 'burbs are the only place to find a gun.