Bow vs Crossbow- Gold vs Silver
I have been looking into getting a weapon but am not a big fan of guns. They seem to be the target of the Old World Order and are demonized all the time. GUN CONTROL is a catch phrase that will be utilized often to take your gun totin rights away. While a compound bow and/or crossbow are virtually flying under the radar. They are safer to store in your home if you have kids. Most of these weapons require a good deal of strength to pull back and load. As opposed to gun that a two year old can accidently fire. Of course, the bolts and arrows need to be stored out of a childs reach. Treat them like you do the cutlery on your countertop or kitchen draws.
Thus, over the short term it may be a good idea to stock up in arrows and bolts as well as bullets. If they take your guns or ammo gets too expensive at least you have a good reliable deterent to home invasion and/or a way to hunt for food. So I am now looking at getting a Bow or a Crossbow.
While the bow is more versatile and allows for quicker discharge o multiple targets. The crossbow is a bit bulker and much more difficult to reload. Although, the crossbow does really pack a punch and allows for more steady targeting.
The compound bow looks to be the buy for me. But I am new at this so am happy to take suggestions.
I am in the $150 to $200 range and am open for buying a good used compound bow. Got any good advice let me know.
As far as Gold and Silver is concerned. SILVER, by far, has the long term potential of astronomical gains (percentage wise). It has so many uses that are beneficial to society and industry. Gold does not. SILVER can easily quadruple in value over the next several years. Gold might double. If we go back about a year ago SILVER was around $20/oz and Gold just over $1000. Gold is down almost 10% right now while SILVER is down around 35%. Thus, when it begins its inevitable uptick SILVER will bring a better percentage on return. SILVER could also be used much more on a daily basis should the need arise. Silver once traded at around $50/oz. That is almost 400% higher than todays price! Gold has KNOWHERE NEAR that potential. Gold could double while SILVER quadruples. GOLD is good for holding more value per ounce. Thus, GOLD could be good for travelling purposes or for big purchases. That would be the only advantage GOLD has for the furure. Besides that SILVER is the way to go BY FAR!
think a better question
would be, how do we manufacture our own reloading supplies so that when the components are regulated and artificially raised in cost, we can still have access to our guns? It looks like their next move may be to limit the ammo supply by regulation and environmental restrictions on the lead used.
If they ever come to confiscate our guns, then you know it will be time to use them.
A better idea would be to invest in a reloading setup.
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Amen (so be it)
I have the components to keep my supply of ammo at the same level for a good long time. Once you have your press, scale, calipers, and case tools. You save a substantial amount on reloading. I don't have bullet molds yet, but want them.
An example with the current prices. .38spl lead round nose, buying them works out to about .36 -.50 cents a round, depending on brand. I can reload them with my brass for .12 cents a round.
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How ridiculous!
If you bring your bow to a gun fight you will wind up dead. Yes, I own both. Also, a two year will only accidently discharge your gun if you're a moron who keeps it loaded without a trigger lock in plain sight where a two year can get at it.
why I prefer
why I prefer silver
http://www.321gold.com/editorials/ruff/ruff040609.html
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I'd Love A Gun...
... but, for some of us foreigners (British, Canadian, etc), we just don't have the option to own a gun. Galactic, you also bring up good points regarding price, safety, the gun controlling authorities and having guns around kids. I would get one illegally, but that wouldn't fly with my wife unfortunately :-P (another obstacle for many people).
So I have to limit my thinking to things like pepper/bear spray, bats, poles, knives, swords, bows, pellet guns, guard dogs, enhanced home security, martial arts, booby traps, etc. At least there are lots of other non-gun options. You'd be surprised at the ingenuity of modern people. Search around on the Internet and you can find instructions for making all kinds of weapons.
Oh, that reminds me; where did I put that copy of my Anarchist's Cookbook?
Don't say Canadians can't
Don't say Canadians can't own guns because that's complete BS. Now go to your nearest gun shop and they'll sort you out.
the 2 big US banks who are
the 2 big US banks who are short hundreds of billions on the comex are trying to push prices down so they can unwind the short position.. once that is done its a moon shot. only a matter of time. watch the price come down but yet there will not be any metals to buy.. a shortage but the price comes down.. pure manipulation.
"When governments fear the people there is liberty. When the people fear the government there is tyranny."
-Thomas Jefferson
I am more concerned about the return of my money than the return on my money. --Mark Twain
“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.” (Prov. 22:3; 27:12 KJV)
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No offense..
but I've used a bow for the last 30 years or so, and the thought of using it as my key weapon in home defence is not really an option.
Now, Bruce Willis or possibly Stallone could pull it off (those nuclear tips you just can't find at Wal-Mart!) but for reality, I'm going to have to give the idea a big thumbs-down.
You are firing an object into another human being with the intent to kill. So there is no difference in motive there. The only difference you are talking about is the mechanism... and a bow or crossbow is a poor substitute for what you have available in the market right now.
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I'm suggesting it as a backup to gun owners.
As for me, it is just s personal feeling about guns. I'd prefer not to have a gun in the house. Unless, I end up getting a cabin in a rural setting. Then I would definitely want a gun. No doubt about it.
Does my burka make my butt look fatwa?
Does my burka make my butt look fatwa?
Nice chatting with you again... :)
It's all about a mindset. I think a little more along the lines of accomplishing an objective and the best tool for it. In this case it would be the lives of myself and my family, so I would go for something that works the best for the area. In this case, close quarters in a structure.
You are correct in that everyone needs to know how to use a bow or crossbow... I'm not one of the people who think that we are going to be in a mad-max scenario tomorrow, but it can never hurt to have as many survival skills available to you for whatever situation.
It's telling that your mindset says that having a gun in a rural setting is important, while having one in an urban setting isn't. Statistically, that should be the other way around... ;)
I agree with your thoughts on silver vs gold as far as an investment, however.
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One consideration
For what it's worth, a razor broadhead will easily penetrate a kevlar vest.
The Plumber
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True...
Now take your bow and get a full draw and walk around your house with it. You will notice that it's not exactly easy to do. Now try a prone combat position. Oop, you can't.
It's nice to discuss, but does not work in reality very well. Particularily not in my case, as I was trained to use a bow traditionally, ie: Horizontal pull.
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7:40 pm MDT: All Precious Metals taking a nose dive. Why?
Does anyone know?
Metal Bid Ask
Gold $885.70 $886.70 -10.90
Silver $12.57 $12.62 -0.22
Platinum $1,151.50 $1,161.50 -8.80
Palladium $222.80 $227.80 -0.15
Updated:4/5/2009 8:38:49 PM CST
http://www.apmex.com/
Return of risk appetite
Growth oriented investors( especially professionals with clients to which they must answer) are not comfortable sitting on the sidelines clutching gold. For whatever reason, they seem to think the bottom is in and are looking for the next move up. They are selling their gold to get back into stocks. Remember, the price of gold is not directly affected by matters of physical supply and demand, it is driven by the futures market.
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spear and copper
spear and copper
you may have something there!
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Do I sound that primitive?
Does my burka make my butt look fatwa?
Does my burka make my butt look fatwa?
Not priminitive, just cautious
Sounds like you are plaining ahead. While you are planning I strongly urge you to go ahead and purchase a firearm of some sort as well. You can put it in a safe if you like, for now, but think seriously about getting one. The point above about walking around at full draw was a good one, but with a crossbow that wouldn't concern you, however if it comes to a "shoot out" type thing the firearm serve much better.
"What was taken from the boomers, it ain't there, what was taken from the X'ers it ain't there, what is being taken from their great, great, great squared grandchildren it ain't there. Some generation just has to have the guts to quit passing it on." Me
*May the only ones to touch your junk, be the ones you want to touch your junk.*