Author Topic: Who's Up for Ex-pating to the New APS Festung? (Read 2488 times)

Gun laws in Scotland differ in some details from those in the rest of the UK. However, in terms of licensing they are, currently, identical to the rest of Great Britain. A firearms certificate is required to purchase firearms,[60] and a separate shotgun certificate is required for shotguns.[61] The guiding laws for firearms in Scotland are the Firearms (Scotland) Rules 1989 and the Firearms Act (1968). All handguns, semi-automatic and pump-action non-rim-fire rifles are prohibited. A few pistols are licensed on a Firearm Certificate for exactly the same reasons as the rest of Great Britain. There are only 566 licensed handgun owners in Scotland.[62]

I'll pass on this one but thanks anyhow.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firearm_regulations_in_the_United_Kingdom

bob

Ben · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2019, 11:48:45 AM »

Quote from: BobR on July 22, 2019, 11:19:14 AM

I'll pass on this one but thanks anyhow.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firearm_regulations_in_the_United_Kingdom

bob

Well, it appears we're getting a submarine, so we can probably sneak in some guns and suppressors. :)

230RN · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2019, 01:01:46 PM »

The firearms issue is a deal-killer. I guess the government of GB is tired of their subjects revolting. :scowl:

I'druther be a citizen than a subject any day.

Terry

K Frame · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2019, 01:02:50 PM »

Quote from: 230RN on July 22, 2019, 01:01:46 PM

The firearms issue is a deal-killer. I guess the government of GB is tired of people revolting. :scowl:

Terry

Prime Minister: THE PEASANTS ARE REVOLTING!

Queen Elizabeth: You can say that again...

Devonai · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2019, 05:11:27 PM »

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All handguns, semi-automatic and pump-action non-rim-fire rifles are prohibited.

But it's an island...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/70-pounder_Whitworth_naval_gun

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2019, 06:05:47 PM »

Quote from: Ben on July 22, 2019, 11:48:45 AM

Well, it appears we're getting a submarine, so we can probably sneak in some guns and suppressors. :)

Recruit enough people, bring enough arms, and declare independence.

charby · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2019, 07:16:20 PM »

I wonder what the taxes are per year on the island.

BobR · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2019, 07:22:10 PM »

Quote from: charby on July 22, 2019, 07:16:20 PM

I wonder what the taxes are per year on the island.

That is an interesting question so just for grins I looked here and came up with more questions but one for sure answer, there are taxes.

bob

Ben · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2019, 07:31:00 PM »

Quote from: BobR on July 22, 2019, 07:22:10 PM

That is an interesting question so just for grins I looked here and came up with more questions but one for sure answer, there are taxes.

bob

So if we call ourselves a think tank and make ourselves an LLC (or their equivalent), it's a non-residential property and the highest tax is 5% instead of 12%?

Scout26 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2019, 02:11:37 AM »

Quote from: Angel Eyes on July 22, 2019, 06:05:47 PM

Recruit enough people, bring enough arms, and declare independence.

We can hold a referendum after we ~~take over~~ errr, move in. Then if that doesn't work, we can dust off Jefferson's masterpiece, change the date, and send that to both Edinburgh and London.

Looking at in detail, there is only one 4 bedroom house. The other "house" in the pictures is a bit of a "fixer-up-er", and I'm sure all of us want to spread out a bit. So there' that. However, it does come with our own beef cattle.

Scout26 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2019, 02:24:05 AM »

We'd need a bigger island, and somewhere warm. Malta is about the right size and latitude...

230RN · « **Reply #20 on:** July 23, 2019, 07:12:52 AM »

Malta ?

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Population
• 2018 estimate 475,700

That's a whole independent country. I'm not sure we APS-ers would be wise rulers. Besides, it's easily blockaded. We need ocean around us, not just sea.

But agreed, it would be warmer.

I like the idea of re-drafting the Declaration of Independence (see Reply #18) and sending that off to England. Maybe we could even get France to help us with powder and shot. We could hint (with our fingers crossed) about joining the EU.

Terry, 230RN

K Frame · « **Reply #21 on:** July 23, 2019, 07:37:02 AM »

"We'd need a bigger island..."

No, no, that's more than big enough. I don't want to run all over God's green earth chasing you guys when I hunt you down for sport.

cordex · « **Reply #22 on:** July 23, 2019, 07:49:01 AM »

Quote from: Mike Irwin on July 23, 2019, 07:37:02 AM

"We'd need a bigger island..."

No, no, that's more than big enough. I don't want to run all over God's green earth chasing you guys when I hunt you down for sport.

Just think how many steps your pedometer will show after a long day of hunting the most dangerous game of all.

charby · « **Reply #23 on:** July 23, 2019, 07:49:39 AM »

Quote from: Mike Irwin on July 23, 2019, 07:37:02 AM

"We'd need a bigger island..."

No, no, that's more than big enough. I don't want to run all over God's green earth chasing you guys when I hunt you down for sport.

A little bigger than a square mile, mostly open. Right scope on a .50 BMG rifle and no one is safe on the island.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #24 on:** July 24, 2019, 08:00:48 AM »

Price and how it's already developed make it unique. A quick browsing of private islands around the world...it's a steal.
But I prefer warmer climes.

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