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January 16, 2018, 01:06 PM | #1 |
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German journalist willing to learn to shoot
Hi all,
For German weekly magazine „Stern“ („Star“, 600.000 print copies weekly, 60 million monthly users online) I am working on a story about guns. I never fired a gun in my life. Now I want to learn how to do it, understand the fascination, get the idea. Hands on. I will be in the US from the 15th of January on (Los Angeles and Las Vegas). I would really like to meet a gun enthusiast, preferably near Las Vegas, who can take me shooting, safely, of course. The bigger, the better. And who maybe is happy to discuss gun laws, politics etc. I´ll bring a photographer for strong visual material as well. Any help from your side is highly appreciated. I am looking forward to getting in touch. Best regards, Friedemann Karig [email protected] |
January 16, 2018, 02:01 PM | #2 |
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Can't help you with giving lessons, etc.
But I wonder why you must come learn in U.S. when Germany has shooting clubs with handguns and rifles and shotguns. I understand, though, why you might wish to talk to Americans regarding U.S. gun laws, politics, etc. |
January 16, 2018, 02:29 PM | #3 |
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Funny - I work in a university environment, so we often have European visitors, and they all seem to want to do two things when in the U.S. - drive a big truck and shoot a gun.
I've been tapped numerous times to take a European visitor to the gun range - and it's interesting that regardless of their political leanings and their stance on gun control in their home country, they want to shoot a gun when they have the opportunity. They've always enjoyed doing so, and for their social media account, they also want a picture of themselves holding a gun while standing next to a big truck. Good luck in your search Freidemann & I hope you find the experience fun, safe and educational. |
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Before I retired I was the director of quality for a very large international company that produced automotive products. We had suppliers all over the world. About two or three times a month one of them would come to the U.S. for business and I'd be asked to entertain them after business hours. I got tired of taking them to see the Falls, golfing, and dinner. I ended up taking them all out to shoot sporting clays and skeet. Every single one of them loved it. Every time they came back they'd want to know if I was going to take them shooting. Many of them lived in places where gun control was really strict and they'd never even held a gun before. What used to be a chore for me turned into a lot of fun. I got to do a lot of shooting on the company's dime.
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January 17, 2018, 09:18 AM | #6 |
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Contact the press office of the NRA.
They'll do their best to accommodate you AFS
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January 18, 2018, 03:16 AM | #7 |
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I might be able to do this on Sunday or Monday if you're still in L.A.
I'll check to see if the range is open, I'll update tomorrow after I call them and find out. Keep an eye on the thread for info.
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January 18, 2018, 06:08 AM | #8 |
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When this is all said and done, please post a link to the story, if you're able.
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January 18, 2018, 02:51 PM | #9 |
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Unfortunetaly, too late to register.
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January 18, 2018, 02:53 PM | #10 |
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Hey, sunday might work, just let me know here or fk [at] friedemannkarig.de
Thanky you! |
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January 18, 2018, 04:28 PM | #12 |
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Called the range and the recording says as of 01/15 they are back open.
Looking at work (I'm in call) I should be going out tomorrow which will probably have me back late night Saturday or early Sunday morning. Which means I could still possibly make it before they open. It's better to be there early to get a bench as the weekends are packed. I'll be there hopefully before 8 am at the far end of the rifle range. I'll send you an email with some more info. So go to www.angelesranges.com to get directions and I'll keep updating to let you know what's happening. I'm not sure if the range has eye and hearing protection, you'll need both. Go to a local Walmart as they will have both relatively cheap.
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January 19, 2018, 03:34 PM | #13 |
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And nobody is working on a story critical about gun people in the United States that might benefit from questioning non professionals about gun laws and all?
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January 24, 2018, 09:53 PM | #14 |
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Likely so, as his publication is left of center. On the other hand, as the saying goes, the best way to fight gun control is to teach an anti to shoot. It creates converts or at least causes some ambivalence, softening their old convictions.
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January 25, 2018, 03:30 AM | #15 |
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If he is serious, he should get a hunting license from one of the US states. As per federal laws, a foreign national is prohibited from pocessing forearms. Hunting license exempts him from such prohibitions.
Giving a foreign national instructions on use of firearms could also be dicey. Something to do with ITAR. Is it likely one will get into troubles? Highly unlikely, if nothing goes wrong. Is it far fetched? Maybe, but perhaps not much so if it is on open forum for the whole world to see. Just be careful. You could be breaking laws without knowing it. Do your own research before getting yourself involved. That's what I can say. It is gun controls right here. Anyone can get his hands on guns in America? Not quite. -TL Last edited by tangolima; January 25, 2018 at 03:36 AM. |
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Las Vegas has plenty of shooting ranges and plenty of people willing to give their opinion.
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Doing it legally, is an entirely different and more specific matter.
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January 25, 2018, 04:42 PM | #19 |
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Oops. Didn't see that one till now, Unclenick. Stupid auto correction. Funny to think about it though. Firearms I meant.
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January 25, 2018, 08:44 PM | #20 |
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We talked via email, he said that he was going to do some shooting with some people in Colorado.
Maybe next time? I'm not worried about what a German magazine thinks, winning heart's and minds or changing them is the best thing.
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The Guns of Autumn
Does anyone remember the special program called; The Guns of Autumn, narrated by Dan Rather. There are many gun owners and hunters, that sadly would be reluctant to participate. ....
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Estonia would have been closer!!
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