Designated MArksman rifle
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DMR in all countries have been a full size 30 caliber rifle that is like the 7.62x51mm or 54R! never a small caliberlike the 7.62x39 or 5.45/
As for SKS there is no good way to mount a scope on the rifle! So is the AK series! they since have put a scope mount on the AK but than it is more of a compromise . Thus! the SVD still does a bgetter job than any of the rifle out there as a DMR. US have recenntly revamped the M14 and issueing them out as DMR!
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HEh MG! I thought students can buy firearms ! maybe they have change the law??Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:Non-resident aliens, such as foreign nationals temporarily in the US on work or study visas, are not allowed to purchase firearms.
I remeber that if you have hunting lisence and proof of residence for 3 months with some utilities bills ,than U can buy one!??
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hmm.. if unable to get, then how did that korean dude who went on shooting spree get 2 pistols? walther n glock..
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Seung-Hui Cho was a South Korean national with permanent resident status in the US, i.e., he was a 'green card' holder. Both of his guns were purchased legally.Originally posted by Moonstriker:hmm.. if unable to get, then how did that korean dude who went on shooting spree get 2 pistols? walther n glock..
If i buy @ gun shows, do they do checks? >:/
Citizens and permanent residents are allowed to purchase firearms in the US.
Individuals purchasing firearms from licensed FFL dealers at gun shows have to submit to a background check (the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS for short) at the time of the purchase. The checks are nearly instantaneous, and involve the dealer calling the relevant state or federal NICS agency by telephone with information about the purchaser. If the purchaser's records come back clean, approval for the sale is given, usually within minutes of the call being made.
In some states, holders of handgun carry permits are exempted from these checks when purchasing a firearm, the rationale being that the background checks had already been performed at the time of the permit application.
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I don't know if the law pertaining to the sale of firearms to non-resident aliens has changed recently. As they currently stand, such transactions are prohibited.Originally posted by davechng:HEh MG! I thought students can buy firearms ! maybe they have change the law??
I remeber that if you have hunting lisence and proof of residence for 3 months with some utilities bills ,than U can buy one!??
DaveC
Right from the FBI website:
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More like "sane at the time of permit approval".Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:In some states, holders of handgun carry permits are exempted from these checks when purchasing a firearm, the rationale being that the background checks had already been performed at the time of the permit application.
And then one day, that guy with an arsenal at home got fired from his job. He's broke. His girlfriend leaves him for another man, etc etc etc etc. -
dave how much do those things cost? Seems like you have an armoury full of them...
Inclusive of the customisations?
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Not true . Depend on which states you are in !Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:Non-resident aliens, such as foreign nationals temporarily in the US on work or study visas, are not allowed to purchase firearms.
I was there to visit my colleagues ... they bring me to large outdoor shops with guns sections.... the rules explain by the salesman is that if you been in the US for more then 3 days .. with no criminal record ... yep you can buy a gun !!!! Yep that is freedom .... free to buy and shoot people. -
He like a millionareOriginally posted by wonderamazement:dave how much do those things cost? Seems like you have an armoury full of them... Inclusive of the customisations?
Gawd damn... 
If you add up all his guns I think he can start own army already... I see assault rifles.. SMGs... I wonder if he got machine guns and snipers
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If that really did happen, and you were visiting on a tourist visa, then that salesperson was obviously ignorant of the regulations pertaining to the sale of firearms to non-immigrant aliens. This wouldn't surprise me, as I've encountered a number of these sales drones who aren't up to date on firearms regulations. But that's really a non-issue as the sale would be flagged at the time it's called in for the NICS background check.Originally posted by storywolf:Not true . Depend on which states you are in !
I was there to visit my colleagues ... they bring me to large outdoor shops with guns sections.... the rules explain by the salesman is that if you been in the US for more then 3 days .. with no criminal record ... yep you can buy a gun !!!! Yep that is freedom .... free to buy and shoot people.
Federal regulations trump state regulations. Here are the BATFE regulations specifically pertaining to the sale of firearms to non-immigrant aliens.Yep that is freedom .... free to buy and shoot people.
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Yeah! no way can anyone with just a tourist VISA be able to buy firearms! not here in Texas.
As for collection, we buy and sell and make profit and that makes you able to increase your colletion! not to forget that we work over here you know...money don;t grow on trees!!
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Here's a photo of a DMR I just got built. It's a replica, albeit a better upgrade, of the current issue USMC DMR base on the M14 platform:
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There is this case about an infant having a gun licence. This kid is like the youngest citizen in USA to have the ability to own fire arms legally...when he is still unable to walk and talk...
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Curious bout this Dave...say if i pop by Texas one day...and decide to go pop some rounds, is there a place for tourists to do so? Or must you be a US citizen and own your own firearms etc?
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Here's the deal. When you walk up to the counter and ask for a firearm to rent and to use their range, they will ask for an ID. If you show anything other than a valid US drivers license, it is up to the the guy manning the counter to make a decision. Is it illegal to rent and shoot at a range? Nope, it happens all the time. Our local range here in DC Metro gets the occasional bus load of Japanese tourist.Originally posted by SpecOps87:Curious bout this Dave...say if i pop by Texas one day...and decide to go pop some rounds, is there a place for tourists to do so? Or must you be a US citizen and own your own firearms etc?
I've had several Singaporeans here in the past taking a full 3-day to a week long course of firearms training and tactics, and none have had any trouble, at times shooting alongside local LE. -
Ah...i see. Am enlightened! thanks for the info!Originally posted by i-SHOT:Here's the deal. When you walk up to the counter and ask for a firearm to rent and to use their range, they will ask for an ID. If you show anything other than a valid US drivers license, it is up to the the guy manning the counter to make a decision. Is it illegal to rent and shoot at a range? Nope, it happens all the time. Our local range here in DC Metro gets the occasional bus load of Japanese tourist.
I've had several Singaporeans here in the past taking a full 3-day to a week long course of firearms training and tactics, and none have had any trouble, at times shooting alongside local LE. -
Wait till i've got the money i'll fly over and pop some rounds
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why don't u just fly up to thailand? cheaper and u can fire too. only bad thing is there probably are only a limited number of arms to choose fromOriginally posted by wonderamazement:Wait till i've got the money i'll fly over and pop some rounds -
AR15???
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Hi!
As what everyone has answered....
I have been to thailand and the range of weapons you can shoot is very limited. Comming to shoot in the US the best thing is to get with someone you know to shoot and you will really have a blast ! it is not shooting in those public ranges but goin to ranges and private lease that really make the differnnce.
U should not have any problem going to the public ranges which they usually rent guns.. both pistol and rifle to shooters! HOwever, not all of them will let you rent class 3 weapons ! which is machine guns ...
In Las Vegas there is an outfit that do rent C3 wepons but they are very expensive !USUALY, the rental is not as much but the ammo they kill you on that!.
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You can't compare the shooting between Thailand and the US, but then again, it depends on what you're looking for. If you wanna simply plink with some Glocks, SIGs, etc, Thailand will do I'm sure but if you wanna go from zero to hero in a couple of days, then a good Tactical Pistol class in the US is the way to go. I've seen novices come in with no experience whatsoever and after 3 days, asked me if I wanted to take a bet at who gets the most at the plate rack! Happened to be a Singaporean too; gave him the nickname Ninja after that.
So, what kind of shooting do we do during a weekend? Here's a vid from yesterday:
http://www.ishot-inc.com/videos/Commonwealth-Cup-2007.wmv
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Hmm considering...Originally posted by beavan:why don't u just fly up to thailand? cheaper and u can fire too. only bad thing is there probably are only a limited number of arms to choose from
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If I'm held hostage at gunpoint, it may not be entirely a good thing if concerned citizens came in with guns blazing.Originally posted by i-SHOT:So, what kind of shooting do we do during a weekend? Here's a vid from yesterday:
http://www.ishot-inc.com/videos/Commonwealth-Cup-2007.wmv
Enjoy.
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Yes, it is. It is quite a hoot but the situations given is defensive NOT offensive. We'd leave it up to the ninjas from the SWAT and HRT team to rescue youOriginally posted by moca:Does look like a lot of fun though!!! -
Originally posted by i-SHOT:
NIce setup... you built it on a Springfield M1a, .... is that an ARMS mount?? Scope?
[b]Here's a photo of a DMR I just got built. It's a replica, albeit a better upgrade, of the current issue USMC DMR base on the M14 platform:
DaveC