States With The Most Guns ........ - The Firearms Forum

JohnHenry · 04-19-2012, 05:59 PM

Guess I'm gonna' have to go out and buy a few ....
My state didn't even get mentioned.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleri...s.html#slide12

Brass Tacks · 04-19-2012, 06:44 PM

in at number 10!

Hawg · 04-19-2012, 07:16 PM

#17 but in there.

Marlin T · 04-19-2012, 07:20 PM

NM isn't even on the list, dang.
I guess I should buy some more.

zkovach · 04-19-2012, 07:38 PM

Kinda shocked mi wasn't in there

sargedog · 04-19-2012, 07:45 PM

TN. has slipped to 12th, I am not sure they can count cause myself have bought 4 this year. Or maybe every household has what they think is enough and are concentrating on ammo now.

Bobitis · 04-19-2012, 07:47 PM

Polls are like tp.

It can be soft, or it can be rough. Either way, it's used for the same purpose.

gvw3 · 04-19-2012, 07:49 PM

18 for Illinois. And the King of Chicago think he can take them away. He better think again.

Nighthawk · 04-19-2012, 07:55 PM

Everybody with ccl don't have to be run thru nics, so they're not counted.
Seems to be some room for error.

Brisk44 · 04-19-2012, 07:56 PM

That thing is a bunch of bull crap!!!!!! Heck A.L. and I should have more than Illinois just between the two of us.

76Highboy · 04-19-2012, 07:57 PM

I am surprised that Texas is 32nd. This is proof that their poll is not accurate because JLA has more guns then that. Also, they will never really know how many guns are out there but it keeps them in fear and keeps our right to freedom protected.

American Leader · 04-19-2012, 08:03 PM

You're right HB, poll is way off!

76Highboy · 04-19-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by American Leader

You're right HB, poll is way off!

I would have thought that Texas was at least in the top 10, and maybe 5. Also, the more established liberal eastern states might be last on the polls, but there are alot of guns in those homes because there were alot of gun sales before gun registration began and those guns just did not disapear. That is a fact all the way accross this country.

As for Idaho, 11000 out of 100,000 people, that comes out to roughly one in ten (for conversation sake) but that is not right. Everyone I know has multiple guns, and the there are guys that have dozens upon dozens of guns. So, if that were the case that would be 1 in 40 or 50,,, but that is not right either. There are alot more guns then they will admit to.

hogger129 · 04-19-2012, 08:25 PM

My state's not in here.

TEXAS 1957 · 04-19-2012, 08:45 PM

Seeing as how the criteria is based in background checks per 100,000, the results are not taking in to account the number of firearms already in possession. Seems that a lot of states are just gearing up to where we in Texas are already. No slight intended. The actual truth is probably closer to Highboys comment. The powers that be, for the time being, would really like to know where the firearms are and it frightens them to think how many true Americans have them AND are willing to defend themselves.

76Highboy · 04-19-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TEXAS 1957

Seeing as how the criteria is based in background checks per 100,000, the results are not taking in to account the number of firearms already in possession. Seems that a lot of states are just gearing up to where we in Texas are already. No slight intended. The actual truth is probably closer to Highboys comment. The powers that be, for the time being, would really like to know where the firearms are and it frightens them to think how many true Americans have them AND are willing to defend themselves.

Most definately. The fact of the matter is they will never know how many guns are in this country, but they think they have an idea and it scares them. These guns are the only thing keeping americans from being stripped of their rights and I will go as far as saying they are keeping us from being imprisoned against our own beliefs. I am proud to be a gun owner and am not ashamed to fight for what is right. This poll is bogus.

CampingJosh · 04-20-2012, 12:03 AM

It's based on NICS calls per 100,000 residents. Which is to say, the Daily Beast badly misnamed the article.

When I saw the one-representative states up at the top, I knew it was per capita rather than raw numbers.
Some states run the NICS on all of their current license/permit holders on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly, etc.), a practice that would make this list wholly deceptive. I would be willing to bet that Kentucky is one that does this frequently.

Zhurh · 04-20-2012, 06:33 AM

Wouldn't load on my slow dial up. When I lived in Pennsylvania, people had way more guns than here in Alaska. Friends collected them their entire lives. I had a good many friends that had over 100 guns and everybody had 20 or so. Here in Alaska, people own less guns, people around here think I have an unbelievable number, under 50.

Thing is people in Alaska shoot their guns way more, have them in every vehicle and on their person everywhere they travel and kill way more game than I ever saw any Pennsylvanians kill when I lived back there. I don't know many neighbors in Ak that have more than 6-10 and usually cheaper military surplus. Here, they just fill truck beds up with caribou, in Pa, they'd be making the paper with a trk load of deer and not in a good light.

76Highboy · 04-20-2012, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CampingJosh

It's based on NICS calls per 100,000 residents. Which is to say, the Daily Beast badly misnamed the article.

When I saw the one-representative states up at the top, I knew it was per capita rather than raw numbers.
Some states run the NICS on all of their current license/permit holders on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly, etc.), a practice that would make this list wholly deceptive. I would be willing to bet that Kentucky is one that does this frequently.

Ya, I am sure.

BobMcG · 04-20-2012, 07:32 AM

It's a meaningless poll by a bunch of halfwits trying to impress people with their grand abilities and knowledge of................well, nothing.

zachp · 04-20-2012, 09:47 AM

It also doesnt take into account the number of applications that have more than one firearm on a single application. BS numbers all around.

Gun Geezer · 04-20-2012, 11:05 AM

What happened to Florida? From what I read in the news, you'd think every man, woman and child was armed to the teeth!

Frogtop · 04-20-2012, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CampingJosh

It's based on NICS calls per 100,000 residents. Which is to say, the Daily Beast badly misnamed the article.

When I saw the one-representative states up at the top, I knew it was per capita rather than raw numbers.
Some states run the NICS on all of their current license/permit holders on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly, etc.), a practice that would make this list wholly deceptive. I would be willing to bet that Kentucky is one that does this frequently.

Yep, I caught that too. ND with the smallest population of any state ranks in the top 10? No way. What was the purpose of that article? To whom was it addressed and what was it trying to convince?

gvw3 · 04-20-2012, 08:23 PM

Thats what I am saying about Illinois. People are really getting into guns here.

04-19-2012, 06:44 PM	#2
Brass Tacks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 553	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ in at number 10! __________________ The Second Amendment, America's Original Homeland Security I don't know how I got over the hill without ever getting to the top.

04-19-2012, 07:16 PM	#3
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,558	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ #17 but in there.

04-19-2012, 07:20 PM	#4
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ NM isn't even on the list, dang. I guess I should buy some more. __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

04-19-2012, 07:38 PM	#5
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ Kinda shocked mi wasn't in there __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

04-19-2012, 07:45 PM	#6
sargedog Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 16	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ TN. has slipped to 12th, I am not sure they can count cause myself have bought 4 this year. Or maybe every household has what they think is enough and are concentrating on ammo now.

04-19-2012, 05:59 PM	#1
JohnHenry Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Livingston county, Michigan Posts: 1,218	States With The Most Guns ........ Guess I'm gonna' have to go out and buy a few .... My state didn't even get mentioned. http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleri...s.html#slide12 __________________ Freedom .... Is Never Free ! We need Term Limits .... Send the "Professional Politicians" home . -->

04-19-2012, 07:47 PM	#7
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ Polls are like tp. It can be soft, or it can be rough. Either way, it's used for the same purpose. __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

04-19-2012, 07:49 PM	#8
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,287	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ 18 for Illinois. And the King of Chicago think he can take them away. He better think again. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

04-19-2012, 07:55 PM	#9
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ Everybody with ccl don't have to be run thru nics, so they're not counted. Seems to be some room for error. __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member

04-19-2012, 07:56 PM	#10
Brisk44 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,747	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ That thing is a bunch of bull crap!!!!!! Heck A.L. and I should have more than Illinois just between the two of us.

04-19-2012, 07:57 PM	#11
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,959	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ I am surprised that Texas is 32nd. This is proof that their poll is not accurate because JLA has more guns then that. Also, they will never really know how many guns are out there but it keeps them in fear and keeps our right to freedom protected.

04-19-2012, 08:03 PM	#12
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ You're right HB, poll is way off!

04-19-2012, 08:25 PM	#14
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ My state's not in here. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can."

04-19-2012, 08:45 PM	#15
TEXAS 1957 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas forever outside of Waco Posts: 38	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ Seeing as how the criteria is based in background checks per 100,000, the results are not taking in to account the number of firearms already in possession. Seems that a lot of states are just gearing up to where we in Texas are already. No slight intended. The actual truth is probably closer to Highboys comment. The powers that be, for the time being, would really like to know where the firearms are and it frightens them to think how many true Americans have them AND are willing to defend themselves.

04-20-2012, 12:03 AM	#17
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ It's based on NICS calls per 100,000 residents. Which is to say, the Daily Beast badly misnamed the article. When I saw the one-representative states up at the top, I knew it was per capita rather than raw numbers. Some states run the NICS on all of their current license/permit holders on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly, etc.), a practice that would make this list wholly deceptive. I would be willing to bet that Kentucky is one that does this frequently. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

04-20-2012, 06:33 AM	#18
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,819	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ Wouldn't load on my slow dial up. When I lived in Pennsylvania, people had way more guns than here in Alaska. Friends collected them their entire lives. I had a good many friends that had over 100 guns and everybody had 20 or so. Here in Alaska, people own less guns, people around here think I have an unbelievable number, under 50. Thing is people in Alaska shoot their guns way more, have them in every vehicle and on their person everywhere they travel and kill way more game than I ever saw any Pennsylvanians kill when I lived back there. I don't know many neighbors in Ak that have more than 6-10 and usually cheaper military surplus. Here, they just fill truck beds up with caribou, in Pa, they'd be making the paper with a trk load of deer and not in a good light.

04-20-2012, 07:32 AM	#20
BobMcG Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Somewhere in the Twilight Zone. Contributor Posts: 1,119	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ It's a meaningless poll by a bunch of halfwits trying to impress people with their grand abilities and knowledge of................well, nothing.

04-20-2012, 09:47 AM	#21
zachp V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeastern Ohio Posts: 147	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ It also doesnt take into account the number of applications that have more than one firearm on a single application. BS numbers all around.

04-20-2012, 11:05 AM	#22
Gun Geezer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,710	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ What happened to Florida? From what I read in the news, you'd think every man, woman and child was armed to the teeth!

04-20-2012, 08:23 PM	#24
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,287	Re: States With The Most Guns ........ Thats what I am saying about Illinois. People are really getting into guns here. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.