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BigBen
Location: Tokyo, Japan Joined: Sun Jun 21, 2020 Posts: 5
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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
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Sat Nov 06, 2021 2:41 am |
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MadPick
Site Admin
Location: Renton, WA Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 51919
Real Name: Steve
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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! (Yeah, it still sucks compared to two years ago.)
_________________SteveBenefactor Life Member, National Rifle AssociationLife Member, Second Amendment FoundationPatriot & Life Member, Gun Owners of AmericaLife Member, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear ArmsLegal Action Supporter, Firearms Policy CoalitionMember, NAGR/NFGRPlease support the organizations that support all of us.Leave it cleaner than you found it.
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Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:03 am |
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PreemoGunBuys
Site Supporter
Location: Olympia Joined: Mon Nov 1, 2021 Posts: 162
Real Name: Your gun buyer
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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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Sat Nov 06, 2021 6:13 am |
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DGM33
Site Moderator
Location: Renton/Kent Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2012 Posts: 3545
Real Name: Jacy
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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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Sat Nov 06, 2021 6:47 am |
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jukk0u
Site Supporter
Location: Lynnwood and at large Joined: Wed May 1, 2013 Posts: 21151
Real Name: Vick Lagina
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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
_________________ “Finding ‘common ground’ with the thinking of evil men is a fool’s errand” ~ Herschel Smith
"The said Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms." ~ Samuel Adams
“A return to First Principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by simple virtues of a single man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. Before all else, be armed!” ~ Niccolo Machiavelli
Láodòng zhèng zhūwèi zìyóu
FJB
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Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:06 am |
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oldkim
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Location: Maple Valley, WA Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 9234
Real Name: Young
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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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Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:15 am |
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Pablo
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Location: Everson, WA Joined: Sun Jan 6, 2013 Posts: 28149
Real Name: Ace Winky
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Welcome. Welcome!!
Vote good, vote right!
_________________ Why does the Penguin in Batman sound like a duck?
Because the eagle sounds like a hawk.
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Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:20 am |
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BigBen
Location: Tokyo, Japan Joined: Sun Jun 21, 2020 Posts: 5
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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!
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Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:26 pm |
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BigBen
Location: Tokyo, Japan Joined: Sun Jun 21, 2020 Posts: 5
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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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Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:28 pm |
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BigBen
Location: Tokyo, Japan Joined: Sun Jun 21, 2020 Posts: 5
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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...
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Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:29 pm |
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BigBen
Location: Tokyo, Japan Joined: Sun Jun 21, 2020 Posts: 5
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oldkim wrote: 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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Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:31 pm |
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acidfly
Location: Sagamihara, Kanagawa Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2012 Posts: 960
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I'm diving on Zama now, are you a Soldier or a DAC?
_________________ You can't comply your way out of tyranny.
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