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Hello all,

I've been living in Japan since 2018. I've missed out (fortunately) on all of the lunacy of 2020-2021 in the USA. However, I'll be moving back to Seattle next year. I've been lurking around here for a while now, and on SGN before that. I figured I'd start my posting here as I'll be posting in other sections eventually to get smart on any new firearm infringements that have taken effect since I'd left WA. I'm also curious as to ammo/gun availability and if pricing has improved since the shelves had been cleaned out last year. Having been deprived of any new gun purchases while in Japan, I'll be heartbroken if shelves are still bare, or worse, being price gouged. Anyways, see ya around...

Ben


Sat Nov 06, 2021 2:41 am
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Welcome to WaGuns, Ben!

Well, let's put this in the form of good news: Gun and ammo availability is much better now than it was a year ago! :bigsmile:

(Yeah, it still sucks compared to two years ago.)

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Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:03 am
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Hey there Ben! What was up in Japan that had you over there out of curiosity? My mother’s mother lived there to complete her clinical externship for physical therapy and was also married there. She would tell all sorts of stories about how beautiful it was and the differences in culture.

Cant wait to see some more activity here!

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Welcome Ben! I spent ‘03-06 in Yokosuka and loved every minute. Been back to visit once since. Such a fun country.

I have since learned that some of the best whiskey bars in the world are in Japan. Make sure you find some old dusties to drink! I need to make another trip just for the booze!


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Heya Ben, youkoso.

Wondering if you might bring me a souvenir when you come, if you have room in your luggage?
(F) about 4'10" 98lbs?

Anyway, welcome back

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Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:06 am
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Welcome to WaGuns!

Hoping things are better when you come back. It is trending in the right direction (ammo more available. Still high but a lot better than 6-12 months ago).

Might time it pretty well. Relatively speaking.


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Welcome. Welcome!!

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Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:20 am
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PreemoGunBuys wrote:
Hey there Ben! What was up in Japan that had you over there out of curiosity? My mother’s mother lived there to complete her clinical externship for physical therapy and was also married there. She would tell all sorts of stories about how beautiful it was and the differences in culture.

Cant wait to see some more activity here!


Stationed at Camp Zama for a few years, now I'm down in Okinawa with the Army.

It's a beautiful place for sure!


Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:26 pm
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DGM33 wrote:
Welcome Ben! I spent ‘03-06 in Yokosuka and loved every minute. Been back to visit once since. Such a fun country.

I have since learned that some of the best whiskey bars in the world are in Japan. Make sure you find some old dusties to drink! I need to make another trip just for the booze!


Awesome! I loved the Yokosuka/Yokohama area. Always had fun at the bars out there. And I agree, the best whiskey bars on the planet!


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jukk0u wrote:
Heya Ben, youkoso.

Wondering if you might bring me a souvenir when you come, if you have room in your luggage?
(F) about 4'10" 98lbs?

Anyway, welcome back


Hahahaha this one legitimately gave me a good chuckle...


Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:29 pm
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Welcome to WaGuns!

Hoping things are better when you come back. It is trending in the right direction (ammo more available. Still high but a lot better than 6-12 months ago).

Might time it pretty well. Relatively speaking.


I'm keeping my fingers crossed availability/prices will be somewhat normal when I get back. I know a buddy of mine just paid $40 a box for 9mm blazer. UNREAL.


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I'm diving on Zama now, are you a Soldier or a DAC?

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