Sammy T
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| 18 Sep 2009 04:23 PM |
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I have had a question that has been bugging me for a little while now.
What are the steps in the case that an individual owns a firearm? As in, when I get to my first station, will I be able to have my firearm with me or will I find myself having to leave it at home all together. I do understand that once qualified, a weapon will issued to you if it has anything to do with ones job, but what about the case if I already own one, what do I do with it then? I realize that if stationed on a cutter, well theres no taking that puppy on board, but what are the regulations on owning/brining a firearm to a station when living in base housing?
I am needing to find out what the proper step is that I need to take with this situation, last thing I want is to find myself having to get rid of it with no time to do so.
Thank you in advance for any help regarding the situation!!!
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pepperdoggie
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| 18 Sep 2009 05:07 PM |
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You can own a firearm in the Coast Guard as long as all civilian procedures are followed. You would check with your command about other rules, but taking a personal weapon to work with you is probably a BIG no no. When firearms are necessary for a CG mission they will be issued to you from the armory.
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Sammy T
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| 18 Sep 2009 05:21 PM |
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Thanks pepper. Yea I really wasn't thinking of taking a weapon to work, just needed to know if i will be able to have it with my belongings if living on base. Thanks!
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Old Guard2
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| 18 Sep 2009 05:24 PM |
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You can't have a firearm living with you if you are in the barracks. But if you are in housing, be it on base or leased, you can own a gun then. Just like Pepper said, make sure all local, state & federal rules are followed with owning the gun! :)
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pepperdoggie
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| 18 Sep 2009 05:42 PM |
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When my son was stationed in Kodiak (in barracks), he was allowed to keep his firearms, rifle, shotgun, in the base armory. He had to check them in and out anytime he wanted to use them. EVERYONE in Alaska has a gun, so it might have been a local thing. You'll need to check with your command about their regulations.
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Old Guard2
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| 18 Sep 2009 06:24 PM |
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We had multiple guns! But I used to take the .45 when I would go fishing by myself. I wasn't taking any chances!
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pepperdoggie
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| 18 Sep 2009 06:28 PM |
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..in case someone stole your salmon? Oh, yeah, those pesky Kodiak Bears!
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| 18 Sep 2009 06:32 PM |
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They could have taken all the salmon I caught just so long as they let me walk away, nice & easy!
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pakzone08
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| 18 Sep 2009 10:45 PM |
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My son also stationed in AK owns a firearm (in the barrack) but stays locked up in the safe. Always carried it when fishing or out on an adventure. |
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sardaddy
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| 19 Sep 2009 01:22 AM |
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If you took a .45 with you fishing in Kodiak the only reason would be to shoot yourself in the head before the bear shredded you. If you shot the bear with it you would just make him mad.
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chukles
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| 19 Sep 2009 02:34 PM |
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True Sardaddy! Had a bear charge me in the pasagshack area while hiking for photos (I am an amateur photo bug) Noisy as I was, apparently I was not noisy enough. Did not have the time when this bear sprung and charged. I held my ground and it was false, the second charge I did not take any chances, I was unable to grab my rifle, but was able to get my 357. Fired three shots and thankfully the bear halted and ran away! those shots were nowhere near hitting this beast but the noise helped! Needless to say, I back tracked and took photos elsewhere! I am sure the bear knew where I was from that point on as my heart was exploding in my chest and thumping loud enough to be heard at the buskin inn! Caveat, the 357 or 45 will not help you in a bear attack situation, but I always carry just in case. Fortunately, the bear was just surprised, not hungry or sick.
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Lzemo
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| 19 Sep 2009 10:15 PM |
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First thing you do with your handgun is to shave off the sights so it doesn't hurt as much when that bear sticks it up your you know what. I carried a .454 casul and still did not feel confident. When a bear is running on adrenalin not many handguns will stop it. The times I was around bears was very enjoyable. If it's a mama with cubs or protecting a food source you can have problems. Last Edited : 9/19/2009 11:18:13 PM GMT |
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chukles
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| 19 Sep 2009 11:15 PM |
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the S&W 500 is probably the only handgun I would take in to battle with a bear, and even then only as a last resort! There is just too much bear for a single handgun!
Vr, Chuck These poor, plain men, dwellers upon the lonely sands of Hatteras, took their lives in their hands, and, at the most imminent risk crossed the most tumultuous sea…and all for what? That others might live to see home and friends. — Annual Report of the U.S. Life- Saving Service, 1885 Recruiting Website Read here for answers to the most often asked questions about joining the Coast Guard! |
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pepperdoggie
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| 19 Sep 2009 11:20 PM |
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Pepperdoggie prefers the big stuff.......
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captkyguy
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| 27 Sep 2009 07:50 PM |
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Aren't all bears just like Yogi? 
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jwmurff
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| 05 Oct 2009 02:40 AM |
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Yeah I have a concealed handgun license so hopefully I will be stationed somewhere that recognizes the license, although I dont think my CZ will take care of a bear...
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texascgmom
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| 05 Oct 2009 06:20 PM |
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My son has started going out to the shooting range with some of his CG buddies and now wants us to send his guns (rifles/shotguns) to him. Does anyone know what the best/proper way is to get his guns to him? I told him to talk to his mentor at the station and I would also check into this. He has his own apartment and is not living on base, but in goverment leased housing away from the station. The guns are registered in the State of Texas in my husbands name, since my son was a minor when we purchased them for him. Any help is appreciated.
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wepprop
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| 05 Oct 2009 06:46 PM |
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He really needs to find out for certain what the regulations are for his personal situation before you send him anything. Guns aren't registered in the state of Texas. Your husband bought the guns and filled out the 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) which is kept at the store. That is the only record. If your husband gave the firearms to your son, then they belong to your son now. Firearms can only be shipped by a Federal Firearms License holder to a Federal Firearms License holder. Gunsmiths have FFL's and will provide this service. Or the owner can transport them in their personal vehicle, complying (of course) with all relevant state and local laws. You can take firearms with you on an airline flight but there are many restrictions, all of which must be complied with. Check the airline for details.<!-- Edit --> Last Edited : 10/5/2009 7:57:43 PM GMT |
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texascgmom
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| 05 Oct 2009 09:02 PM |
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wepprop - thanks for the info. That what I needed to know. We are planning a trip maybe in Dec. or Jan to Ohio for a visit, so I'll have him check with his station first and then maybe we can take them with us to him. I don't know much about guns, even though my son did shooting sports in 4H, hence the registration comment. Just knew that my husband bought the rlfles/shotguns so I just figured there was something with his name on it.
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