Target Shooting

**SEA Traveler** · 25-01-2010, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by blackgang

Ear protection would have been nice all my life, but sometimes was not available and now I don't hear to good.
Eye protection is always nice as you never know when a primer will be pierced or some form of blowback from a hand gun especially.

And Yea I know that my wife could own a gun if she wanted, she would have to go to police and start there but yes she can get it, and as well as being a teacher.

then we agree! thanks for tuning in BG amd for your constructive input.

**Davis Knowlton** · 25-01-2010, 06:52 PM

Also, SEA, a good price for an afternoon at the range. Reloads, I presume?

**blackgang** · 25-01-2010, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

They're disposable. One-time use and toss; just foam rubber. Cigarette filters work pretty well too, in a pinch.

Yea, and it keeps the smoke from getting in your eyes, lots better than holding it in your mouth.

**Slipstream** · 25-01-2010, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by blackgang

I don't know, but I was told that no way a farang was going to get a permit to own a gun in Thailand.
Now maybe things have changed, but I sure as hell don't think I want one here as the way they make up rules as they go along it could bite you in the ass.

He'll be getting it in his missus' name mate. In the provinces it's the old school method of applying via your local police station. That way you get to keep it in your house or car while out and about.

Good idea for every sane farang to own a handgun out here

If you're single though you're fcked for owning one. Unless you want to risk an illegal one!

**dirtydog** · 25-01-2010, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Slipstream

it's the old school method of applying via your local police station

Amphoe, not police station, the local police generally have nothing to do with your application.

**dirtydog** · 25-01-2010, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by Slipstream

If you're single though you're fcked for owning one.

Wrong, most farangs get the license in their maids name, she has to be on the house papers though.

**SEA Traveler** · 25-01-2010, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

Also, SEA, a good price for an afternoon at the range. Reloads, I presume?

reference reloads: I suspected the same at first but upon inspection of the casing, did not see any indication of such. range mgr did say though that the rounds were for target practice so I'm not sure what the difference btwn target practice rounds and non-target rounds were...

yes, that is the way I figured it also. a cheap and productive afternoon's worth of entertainment.

**thehighlander959** · 26-01-2010, 12:45 PM

I am in the process of getting a Glock 19 for my missus. We have been to the Amphur and filled in all the requested paperwork.
This information has now been sent to Bangkok.
We have ordered the weapon from a Bangkok Firearms dealer complete with two fifteen round magazines, and are waiting on a delivery and collection date.
We were told by the Amphur it could take up to 10 weeks. We are now in the eighth week so should not be to long.
Total cost of new Glock 19 and 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition. = 42,000 bht.

**SEA Traveler** · 26-01-2010, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by thehighlander959

I am in the process of getting a Glock 19 for my missus. We have been to the Amphur and filled in all the requested paperwork.
This information has now been sent to Bangkok.
We have ordered the weapon from a Bangkok Firearms dealer complete with two fifteen round magazines, and are waiting on a delivery and collection date.
We were told by the Amphur it could take up to 10 weeks. We are now in the eighth week so should not be to long.
Total cost of new Glock 19 and 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition. = 42,000 bht.

any used handguns of similar description?

would be onterested in hearing when you receive notification back from the Amphur.

discussion with the Amphur today reflected that application limits the caliber of handgun ownership to not larger than .38. Hummm!

**bsnub** · 27-01-2010, 06:13 PM

HAHAAHA!! Who needs earmuffs to shoot a handgun outside? HAHAHA!!

**slackula** · 27-01-2010, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by grassclopper

Thais and guns are a dangerous combination.

Trigger-happy expat blowhards and guns are a more dangerous combination imho.

**dirtydog** · 27-01-2010, 08:02 PM

There are 4 stages in the paperwork for a Thai gun license, 3rd stage is when you get the paper saying you are allowed to purchase a weapon, this paper only entitles you to pay for the gun, you are not allowed to take it home till the 4th paper is complete, although the fine is about 500baht if caught, also you should note that most likely you will only be allowed on your license to purchase enough bullets for 1 magazine, this will be totally ignored by any gun shop and they will ask you how many boxes of 50 do you want, bullet sales in Thailand are not recorded, in the UK they always were. 9mm or .38 is the largest calibre pistol a civilian can own in Thailand.

**blackgang** · 27-01-2010, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

did not see any indication of such. range mgr did say though that the rounds were for target practice so I'm not sure what the difference btwn target practice rounds and non-target rounds were...

Usually practice ammo is a lot slower and some are only gas check instead of high speed FMJ or hollow points or such rounds as are designed for penetration/expansion.

**SEA Traveler** · 28-01-2010, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

There are 4 stages in the paperwork for a Thai gun license, 3rd stage is when you get the paper saying you are allowed to purchase a weapon, this paper only entitles you to pay for the gun, you are not allowed to take it home till the 4th paper is complete, although the fine is about 500baht if caught, also you should note that most likely you will only be allowed on your license to purchase enough bullets for 1 magazine, this will be totally ignored by any gun shop and they will ask you how many boxes of 50 do you want, bullet sales in Thailand are not recorded, in the UK they always were. 9mm or .38 is the largest calibre pistol a civilian can own in Thailand.

as I understand the rules to be also. concur.

**blackgang** · 28-01-2010, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

9mm or .38 is the largest calibre pistol a civilian can own in Thailand

No difference between the two,, both .356 or .357,, so why don't they just say .35 cal and let it go at that?

**Slipstream** · 30-01-2010, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Originally Posted by Slipstream

If you're single though you're fcked for owning one.

Wrong, most farangs get the license in their maids name, she has to be on the house papers though.

Well I stand corrected on that one and the Police Station DD!

You learn something every day on TD

Cool.

**Slipstream** · 30-01-2010, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

There are 4 stages in the paperwork for a Thai gun license, 3rd stage is when you get the paper saying you are allowed to purchase a weapon, this paper only entitles you to pay for the gun, you are not allowed to take it home till the 4th paper is complete, although the fine is about 500baht if caught, also you should note that most likely you will only be allowed on your license to purchase enough bullets for 1 magazine, this will be totally ignored by any gun shop and they will ask you how many boxes of 50 do you want, bullet sales in Thailand are not recorded, in the UK they always were. 9mm or .38 is the largest calibre pistol a civilian can own in Thailand.

Good gnosis DD.
I guess a colt .45 is out of the question, being in .45 calibre?

The UK is a funny bird on firearms. Once you've got your license (expensive bloody things at £100+)
You can own up to .50 calibre Barrett Rifles (bolt action) and semi-auto carbines (GSG 5 .22s, Ruger 10/22s) etc.

But not handguns.

**GV 27** · 22-04-2010, 05:02 AM

Very interesting, I was wondering about getting a Thai gun licence. I have a UK shotgun certificate and UK FAC (rifles).

**Bettyboo** · 26-06-2010, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

It is my intent to have the wifey file the application solely on her behalf as she will also have hand gun safety training certification.

Thai wife (any Thai/Thai woman/wife/woman?) + GUN.

You are a far braver man than I...

FarangRed · 26-06-2010, 08:59 PM

or used condom

**SEA Traveler** · 29-08-2011, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

It is my intent to have the wifey file the application solely on her behalf as she will also have hand gun safety training certification.

Thai wife (any Thai/Thai woman/wife/woman?) + GUN.

You are a far braver man than I...

you got it wrong Bboo, the handgun is registered in her name so that it can be legally acquired. Not that she will have clear and unlocked access to it.

Wow, you are one paranoid skitzo aren't you?

**RickThai** · 21-01-2012, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by blackgang

I don't know, but I was told that no way a farang was going to get a permit to own a gun in Thailand.
Now maybe things have changed, but I sure as hell don't think I want one here as the way they make up rules as they go along it could bite you in the ass.

My Thai BIL who is a senior police officer, has repeatedly assured me that he could get me a permit without too much trouble.

However, I agree that in Thailand, having a gun and a permit, could still land you in a lot of trouble due to their "strange" laws and selective enforcement.

Even a Thai police officer can get in a lot of trouble with owning a firearm if he isn't careful.

**RickThai** · 21-01-2012, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by blackgang

Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

9mm or .38 is the largest calibre pistol a civilian can own in Thailand

No difference between the two,, both .356 or .357,, so why don't they just say .35 cal and let it go at that?

Not to be argumentative, but my Thai wife's niece, who lives in BKK, has a .45 Cal Kimber Pro Carry. Her father, (my BIL) is a police officer and he helped her get the permit.

**hazz** · 21-01-2012, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

It is my intent to have the wifey file the application solely on her behalf as she will also have hand gun safety training certification.

Thai wife (any Thai/Thai woman/wife/woman?) + GUN.

You are a far braver man than I...

you got it wrong Bboo, the handgun is registered in her name so that it can be legally acquired. Not that she will have clear and unlocked access to it.

Wow, you are one paranoid skitzo aren't you?

Given how he recently sensitively 'redeveloped' his wife's herb garden.... one would be forced to dsay he is a very very prudent man, with a lot to worry about

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