Dizzy Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hi Steve Now this is going to sound very dodgy indeed and this is probably not the topic to ask it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sorry Steve... Re: my question Left it there anyway incase anyone else can answer it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Club next to Walton Gardens: but may have closed down due to Government ban on guns?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little fella Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 In the old system of firearms training it was three shots. Two into the body and if they are still standing one aimed at the head, you had to get these off in about 3 seconds to pass. That was with a SM model 10 revolver These were from 10 up to 30 yards. With these new heckler kock guns I would think that they are much better. The double tap is still the best method of immobilising a person. It is no use trying to shoot peoples arms and legs off when they a have a gun. Its all or nothing and you do not have a lot of time discuss it. Anyone who does not do exactly what they are told when faced with the ARV is very stupid. If someone had pointed a gun at me or a member of the public would have to hold themselves responsible for the action taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Originally posted by observer: Club next to Walton Gardens: but may have closed down due to Government ban on guns?! Go over the humpback bridge into Hough's Lane heading towards the reservoir and it is about 50 yards on the right, set back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little fella Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 The old piggeries, and it is still there. Not sure who the secretary is these days, but I think that they are in the phone book. Warrington and District shooting club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Mr Tebbit want's bored youngsters to take up shooting (on the ranges); almost as daft as his "get on yer bike" gem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsamericancheer Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Originally posted by Steve the original: Have you any idea how hard it is to hit a small target like and arm? even from 5 meters you will be lucky to hit the arm maybe 1 in 100. Steve Do you think so? Really? Maybe it's just from being a country girl, but I can hit a coke can from a good 10 or 15 yards, maybe more. Of course, I haven't shot in a while, but it's a good skill to have if you live in the US. Unfortunately . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 What firearm?? i am talking about hitting a moving target knowing full well that an inch either way could kill,i have only ever seen one guy taken out whilst holding a hostage and that was a head shot from less than two feet with revolver and that was by a mexican Policeman.. remember you wont get a second shot in.. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsamericancheer Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I've shot hunting rifles and handguns, but I'm best with a handgun. I've had a few. I sold my 380 just before I moved here. All the men in my family hunt deer and ducks and I learned at an early age to handle guns. As a teen, we used to shoot cans in the backyard. Remember, folks, I lived in the country, my backyard was the woods of the Great Dismal Swamp, so there was no chance of hitting anyone with ricochet. The US military tried their hardest to recruite me, but alas, I'm actually a very girly girl, so I wouldn't sign up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 :eek:shes an out of towner i bet.....whats stockton heath coming to?its viewing too much heart beat..who'd go and reside in that village[aidensfield]is it called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsamericancheer Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Can anyone tell me exactly what happened? My hubby and I were walking past Sarah Siddons yesterday and I got to wondering what the real story was. I've been looking for some account of it, but it seems like it has been buried pretty deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 From Wednesday's WW News page Woman brandished gun in shopping centre by David Skentelbery ------------------------------------------------- A WOMAN was rugby-tackled by a police officer after brandishing a handgun in a shopping centre at Warrington. The 32-year-old is now in hospital under guard following the incident at The Forge shopping centre in London Road, Stockton Heath. She is believed to have been in an agitated state prior to the incident and also suffered minor injuries during her arrest. But police denied reports that a shot was fired - or that armed officers were involved in the arrest. A spokesman said: "An armed response unit was on its way to the scene but the incident had been concluded before they reached the scene. "The gun is believed to be an air pistol, although it is being examined by experts." Police were called to The Forge on Monday afternoon following reports that a woman was brandishing a handgun in the shopping centre. There was a brief chase before the woman was brought to the ground by a rugby-style tackle. There were no injuries to police officers or members of the public. The woman was arrested on suspicion of having a firearm in a public place. Other reports also said: Eyewitnesses saw the 32-year-old leave Stockton Heath Medical Centre around 4.30pm before she confronted the police. Around 4.45pm the woman was seen pointing the gun at a policewoman in the Forge Shopping Centre car park. She was then chased down to London Road. But nothing has been mentioned about it since so don't know if she got charged :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 A 32 year old woman from Stockton Heath has been named and was formally charged at Warr Court with 'affray and possesion of a firearm in a public place. She is now on remand in Styal prison awaiting trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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