[AAAC]

AAAC, you're either a troll, or just someone who can't be bothered to do the barest minimum amount of research or at least use the forum search function before asking (insert appropriate adjective here) questions.

If you're trying to make yourself unwelcome on a forum, I would say you are on your way to achieving that goal.

To anyone thinking I'm being a little harsh with AAAC, check his previous posts and observe the pattern of asking borderline silly questions and his imperviousness to the advice given.

I'm thinkin' troll.

Think what you want.

BTW, in bold above is precisely what I'm doing. If my posts offend you that much, please do everyone a favor and don't open them.

To the rest of the folks who've given me TONS of useful advice and pointed me in the right direction, I'm very appreciative. Peace.

 

[MarkofSeaLife]

to do the barest minimum amount of research

BTW, in bold above is precisely what I'm doing.

So you admit to doing the barest minimum amount of research.
And you are just sponging off the good nature of folks here.

Where's the rolly eye emoticon?

 

[sharkbait]

Here's a link
Guns on Boats
FWIW I keep a pistol and shotgun aboard, no prblems in the Bahamas

 

[centerline]

I've found that search engines on most sites are lacking.

is it seriously that big of a deal to answer a question more than once.

two sentences, two problems....

the search engines DO work well on most sites, but its the keyboard operator that has either a deficiency of imagination in typing in the proper keyword, or persistence.... if one is lacking, the other usually is also...

as for answering the same questions, over and over and over and over and over..... it gets old fast, and like has been said, its running off the people that probably has the correct answers that you seek... WHY? because they eventually get bored with the same question all the time and just turn away from it...

but if one was to do some research on their own, they will either find the answer themselves, OR get enough education from the reading they do, to come up with a new spin to the question so they can present it in a way that hasnt been asked before. (a seemingly educated question)

its usually very easy to tell when someone has not done any research on the subject, by the way the question is asked... quick simple questions will always be answered promptly, but the more complex the question, the more education one should seek on their own before bothering the "experts" with a bunch of simple and boring questions... it may not be simple and boring to the novice, but to the "experts" it probably is, and few experts, the world over, have time for boring questions...

 

[Minnewaska]

I just plan to bash an intruder over the head with a Rocna next gen anchor, because the old CQRs, Deltas and Danforths all suck.

 

[sharkbait]

I just plan to bash an intruder over the head with a Rocna next gen anchor, because the old CQRs, Deltas and Danforths all suck.

I can't wait for him to ask about anchoring :devil:devil

 

[hellosailor]

Used to be that if you entered Turkey with condoms or Playboy, they'd be seized and you'd be arrested for contraband.

Everything depends on venue and changing laws.

Guns?

No, really, the OP has an FFL and still needs to ask what might affect his transport of them, globally, without any specific details? Leave 'em home, you'll spend less on lawyers.

 

[SVAuspicious]

I just plan to bash an intruder over the head with a Rocna next gen anchor, because the old CQRs, Deltas and Danforths all suck.

Bashing intruders over the head is about all CQRs are good for, right? *grin*

 

[Minnewaska]

Bashing intruders over the head is about all CQRs are good for, right? *grin*

My stainless CQR works well as boat jewelry. They are the prettiest, most delicate anchors.

They are the dumb gorgeous blonde of anchors. No use in battle.

 

[Erindipity]

My stainless CQR works well as boat jewelry. They are the prettiest, most delicate anchors.

They are the dumb gorgeous blonde of anchors...

I have heard Anchors described in many ways, but never in terms that may prove embarrassing if I suddenly had to stand up, in public.

CQR, CQR, you are prettier by far,
Than a Danforth, or a Fisherman, or a Bruce.
A strong firm grip on the nearest Sandbar...
But I quite enjoy it, when you finally let loose.

¬Erindipity

 

[chrisncate]

Do you folks have links to information regarding the possession of firearms on your boat? I'm also wondering how that applies to international waters??? I would assume in international waters, pretty much anything goes.?.? Is that true and if so, I assume the problem comes when leaving those waters and entering the jurisdiction of whatever country you are visiting??? I had one sailor tell me that it's standard procedure to check your firearms with the harbor master. Is that correct? Can you check your firearms pretty much wherever you go? If so, do they regulate what types of firearms you can be in possession of (and check in)?

I know I just asked a whole slew of questions...but I'd imagine there have to be some websites where I can learn how this issue is handled.?.?

I hold an FFL so firearm related issues are not new to me. That being said, I have no idea what laws govern them at sea. Thank you!!!

Thread has potential, in!

 

[Erindipity]

Well, you are right, there is potential...

(Yes, I know, in deplorable taste... for nearly four decades now.)
¬Erindipity

 

[capta]

There must be 200 threads on this site that have devolved to discussions about firearms and weapons aboard yachts. Try a search. I for one, am not getting drawn into that crap again.

 

[Bleemus]

Did someone say guns?

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[tdw]

Peoples,
There is a distinction twixt a discussion on the legalities and practicalities of cruising with guns, or for that matter any weapon, and a 2nd amendment free-for-all. There is no reason a discussion of the former should be Off Topic but the latter will surely see the thread PRWGed.
It's not all that difficult really but sadly some folk feel it is there duty to seemingly quite deliberately derail these threads. Let the chips fall where they will.

 

[sharkbait]

To be honest I'd like to see anchor threads moved to PRWG

 

[scratchee]

So you admit to doing the barest minimum amount of research.

"You're welcome, it's the least I can do. Never let it be said that I didn't do the least I can do." - Hawkeye Pierce

 

[sneuman]

Do you folks have links to information regarding the possession of firearms on your boat? I'm also wondering how that applies to international waters??? I would assume in international waters, pretty much anything goes.?.? Is that true and if so, I assume the problem comes when leaving those waters and entering the jurisdiction of whatever country you are visiting??? I had one sailor tell me that it's standard procedure to check your firearms with the harbor master. Is that correct? Can you check your firearms pretty much wherever you go? If so, do they regulate what types of firearms you can be in possession of (and check in)?

I know I just asked a whole slew of questions...but I'd imagine there have to be some websites where I can learn how this issue is handled.?.?

I hold an FFL so firearm related issues are not new to me. That being said, I have no idea what laws govern them at sea. Thank you!!!

Here in the Bahamas, the smart ones don't carry weapons aboard. You must declare it in every port -- a real PITA. Just heard about an American who didn't declare here. He was caught during a routine customs inspection in Nassau, jailed for 5 days and paid $10K in legal fees to get himself out of trouble.

Of course, if you're not American, the issue never seems to come up.

Voyage of Symbiosis: http://svsymbiosis.blogspot.com/

 

[Minnewaska]

Here in the Bahamas, the smart ones don't carry weapons aboard. You must declare it in every port

No time to look it up, but I thought US citizens were permitted to carry long rifles aboard their boats in the Bahamas.

 

[cshrimpt]

In US coastal waters, you must abide by each state's laws. Internationally, you need to abide by each country's laws. The Bahamas let's you keep a firearm on the boat if it's in a locked locker and you need to account for all ammo when checking in. Take it off the boat and get caught, go directly to jail.

Anywhere else, forget it. You will need a locally issued permit wherever you go. Even if you decide to sneak one in, it's not worth the risk of getting into a gunfight with six heavily armed pirates and is definitely not worth the relatively cheap gear and cash they want to steal. Plus, firing off a shotgun on a fiberglass boat is a big sinking risk, especially if the bad guys start shooting back.

-C