Fun guns to shoot?

[DraxTheDad]

I’m stuck for the next two months in a gun unfriendly place.  I have a vacation home here.  My family from over seas are coming to visit for the first time in almost 10 years.  Last time they were here, I had my whole gun collection here and we went shooting, they had a blast.  Of course, out of everything they want to do when here, is to go shooting!  No guns allowed in their country

This time, everything has been moved to TN.   I can’t buy a handgun since I’m no longer a resident, but I can buy long guns.   The range we normally go to, due to new laws here, don’t allow rentals anymore.   Thus, I’m stuck.   BUT….  I can buy some long guns, maybe 2 to 4 of them.   

So, what is a FUN gun to shoot?  (Everyone is really going to be adults, but a lot of women). 

I have :

* Multiple AR15’s 

* Winchester 30/30

* Couple of shotguns

* Mossy Patriot in 6.5c

 

But none of those are here.  Any suggestion on what to pick up would be greatly appreciated.

Edited July 4 by CylonGlitch

[Clutch80]

Since they are not very experienced, go with a lever gun in .22LR and/or Ruger 10/22. Fun and reliable and, if you don't want to keep them, you can sell them quickly after you are done with them.

[Grayfox54]

Nothing wrong with a good old Marlin Model 60. Used ones aren't expensive and they're great shooters. 

Rossi makes a sweet little copy of the Winchester 62 pump gun. Mine and a set of spinners makes for a really fun day. 

Henry makes several lever guns in .22 and they aren't pricey. 

Any one of which would serve your needs well. 

 

[RED333]

9 hours ago, Clutch80 said:

Since they are not very experienced, go with a lever gun in .22LR and/or Ruger 10/22. Fun and reliable and, if you don't want to keep them, you can sell them quickly after you are done with them.

I was thinking of this very route.

[AuEagle]

S&W M&P15 .22 with 25 Rd Magazine. A riot to shoot & accurate.

[DraxTheDad]

They aren’t very experienced, and yes, I’ll definitely get a 22.   But I’m also going to probably pick up something bigger as they like that as well the last time they were here.   I do like the Henry Lever actions, those are nice.      

 

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

BTW, can’t really easily sell them, CA laws are really stupid.

[Frog4aday]

Ruger 10/22

Any semi-automatic 20 gauge

Lever action in .357mag/.38 Spcl

Bolt action in .223/5.56 to shoot watermelons with (they'll love it)

Targets matter. The more action/instant feedback the better. Full soda cans. Clay pigeons. Water bottles or milk jugs filled with water. Ballons. Watermelons.

The less kick the gun has, the more fun they'll have. 

 

[Grayfox54]

17 minutes ago, Frog4aday said:

Targets matter. The more action/instant feedback the better. Full soda cans. Clay pigeons. Water bottles or milk jugs filled with water. Ballons. Watermelons.

Very valid point. Much more fun than just punching holes in paper. I have some spinners that are a blast to shoot. 

[Jpoc700]

I'd go 22 pick one you don't have and a pcc fun easy to shoot and cheaper ammo.  Fun targets are great if you are going to use water bottles remember food dye. 

[DraxTheDad]

Went to the local gun shop, turns out you can’t even buy long guns in CA without being a resident.  You can’t buy AMMO without being a resident!   This seems to be unconstitutional.

I own homes in CA and TN, but my primary residence is in TN.   So why should I be forced to give up my 2nd amendment rights in CA?

[Darrell]

7 hours ago, CylonGlitch said:

So why should I be forced to give up my 2nd amendment rights in CA?

Because it's working SO well for them, there. There are hardly any shootings at all in LA, SF, and their other metropolitan areas, right? 

One of my buddies lives in the Sacramento area and was turned down on an ammo purchase recently. It turned out that it was because he'd not purchased any in "x" number of years. He had to go through the background check again to buy a box of .380 ACP. I don't know how people there put up with it.

My home state, Washington, is rapidly catching up. I'm so glad to live in Tennessee now!

[RED333]

7 hours ago, CylonGlitch said:

So why should I be forced to give up my 2nd amendment rights in CA?

Because it is a bunch of lefty, commie pukes that live in that state voted it all in. I know there are some very right, leaning constitutional people that live in the state as well, but because of the way people vote in the large cities they’re allowed to make policy for the entire state. As far as you have houses there, sell them things and get out. If you wanna shoot go to Arizona.

[FUJIMO]

8 hours ago, CylonGlitch said:

Went to the local gun shop, turns out you can’t even buy long guns in CA without being a resident.  You can’t buy AMMO without being a resident!   This seems to be unconstitutional.

I own homes in CA and TN, but my primary residence is in TN.   So why should I be forced to give up my 2nd amendment rights in CA?

Because your fellow citizens voted it in. Why don't you thank them the next time you visit CA ?

Edited July 6 by FUJIMO

[Moped]

I’d just sell the house out there. Quit feeding them tax money. If you need to go to Cali, rent or lease and give them the big ! 
 

Invite your friends to Tennessee instead. And if you really need to be ear Disney, buy a house in Orlando!

[Rockmup]

Where in Calif. are you ?  
I was raised in Truckee, grew up on a cattle ranch. 

[DraxTheDad]

I wanted my family to come to TN but they wanted to come to CA.  Go figure.   But the one thing that they really wanted to do they can’t.   I’m in South Orange County.

I have reached out to GOA and see what they say, maybe their lawyers can find out some work around… maybe bring it to court?   

The guy at the range said I could go get a CA ID, similar to the DL but just can’t drive with it.   I have all the paperwork to do so, but he also said that he has heard of people that do this and buy guns in different states, have gotten flagged by the ATF.

I would love to get out of CA all together, but we have multiple properties we manage here, and my son lives here, so for now, we are going to hold on to the property.

[Johnny Rotten]

On 7/5/2024 at 11:45 PM, CylonGlitch said:

Went to the local gun shop, turns out you can’t even buy long guns in CA without being a resident.  You can’t buy AMMO without being a resident!   This seems to be unconstitutional.

I own homes in CA and TN, but my primary residence is in TN.   So why should I be forced to give up my 2nd amendment rights in CA?

Where do you plan on shooting? indoor/outdoor range a RO see's anything not CA compliant, I'm sure he'll do his civic duty and call the cops.

Desert better chance, BLM hears you, your going to get choppers, quads, buggies and 4x4.

You gave up your 2A in 1994, thank Feinstein and all her bitches.

I lived 20mi north of San Diego for 34yrs (American's finest city...LOL), I left in 96, I was red then and redder now.

[DraxTheDad]

I often shoot out at Raahague’s in Riverside.   They don’t really care what you shoot as long as it isn’t obvious.   Also if I was going to go, I was planning on buying a few CA compliant guns to keep here in CA.

[tk1987]

Milsurps !!!

[45guy]

Vegas to far away? Lots of places to rent firearms there.

 

[Ronald_55]

17 minutes ago, 45guy said:

Vegas to far away? Lots of places to rent firearms there.

 

Go to Machine Gun Vegas

[DraxTheDad]

Vegas is a bit of a haul, especially with 10+ people.  

[Frog4aday]

Rent that van! Rent that van! Rent that van!

ROAD TRIP!

'Cause 'Merica!

[Johnny Rotten]

This is how your greeted at Battle Feild Vegas

 

 

[Frog4aday]

That looks like the National Guard parking lot. Fun!