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Old 14-06-2012, 07:31 PM   #1
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Old 14-06-2012, 07:34 PM   #2
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What the gun or the sheer range of items to choose from lol.
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Old 14-06-2012, 07:50 PM   #3
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What the gun or the sheer range of items to choose from lol.
The gun !!!! walk in Coles with a gun and see what happens !!!!!!!!!!!
Only in America !!
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Old 14-06-2012, 11:34 PM   #4
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The gun !!!! walk in Coles with a gun and see what happens !!!!!!!!!!!
Only in America !!
I have been in supermarkets, petrol stations even banks carrying a handgun many times.

I even bought a semi auto from K Mart and carried it out sticking out of the box.

All in sunny QLD Australia and all legal......
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Old 14-06-2012, 11:39 PM   #5
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I have been in supermarkets, petrol stations even banks carrying a handgun many times.

I even bought a semi auto from K Mart and carried it out sticking out of the box.

All in sunny QLD Australia and all legal......
I remember buying a rifle with my dad when I was a kid. We left the place with it wrapped in a towel with barrel and stock hanging out either end

Those were the days!
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I was a salesman in the sporting department of Big W back in 1981, and they used to sell a wide range of guns there.

That photo is probably from one of the county areas where they have free carry of pistols as long as you are a licenced and registered owner...the trick being there's no "concealed" carry (ie: hidden under your jacket), it has to be carried out in the open like that woman is doing.

I've seen figures that those particular areas have a very low crime rate...for some reason...
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I have been in supermarkets, petrol stations even banks carrying a handgun many times.

I even bought a semi auto from K Mart and carried it out sticking out of the box.

All in sunny QLD Australia and all legal......
I still remember Kmart selling ammo. Was with the fishing gear. Was the cheapest places to get slugs for my air rifle as a kid.
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I still remember Kmart selling ammo. Was with the fishing gear. Was the cheapest places to get slugs for my air rifle as a kid.

Me too...

Also anyone remember that sports shop in the late 1980s, early 90s which im sure was owned by Greg Chappel? I can recall a huge gun section in there in the store they had in Townsville. Only lasted a few yrs and they closed up.
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Your right, Our shoppers near frankston wear pyjamas when shopping.
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Old 14-06-2012, 07:45 PM   #10
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I occasionally go into my local Coles without shoes on....says alot about my neighbourhood
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I occasionally go into my local Coles without shoes on....says alot about my neighbourhood

Yeah it must be clean, because around here you wouldn't see me wearing no shoes.
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Old 14-06-2012, 07:54 PM   #12
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Makes an interesting change from the pensioners and obese housewives I have to wade through when I go shopping
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I occasionally go into my local Coles without shoes on....says alot about my neighbourhood
Much the same here. Even been into Bunnings and Repco while on a hurry without any foot wear...
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Old 14-06-2012, 07:51 PM   #14
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I did night fill at Coles and Woolies over the course of 10 years going through high school and uni... Saw some weird stuff....

Only coppers toted guns however...
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You're right, there is a much larger selection of bread available in that supermarket than anywhere here.

Also I sometimes go to Bunnings wearing ugg boots
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I used to go to shops and bunnings etc with no shoes on, then I stood on some grots chewing gum, now I have a pair of thongs at the back door.
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I used to go to shops and bunnings etc with no shoes on, then I stood on some grots chewing gum, now I have a pair of thongs at the back door.
Sheesh !!!
Was the gum that big ???
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I actually saw a person refused entry to a Bunnings store for not having any footwear, something about OH&S. Whilst others including myself wearing thongs were OK.
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I actually saw a person refused entry to a Bunnings store for not having any footwear, something about OH&S. Whilst others including myself wearing thongs were OK.
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I actually saw a person refused entry to a Bunnings store for not having any footwear, something about OH&S. Whilst others including myself wearing thongs were OK.
I agree with that decision - what are the chances a person who stepped on a loose screw or nail would blame the store and go for compensation? Thongs, while offering little protection, are better than nothing.
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I agree with that decision - what are the chances a person who stepped on a loose screw or nail would blame the store and go for compensation? Thongs, while offering little protection, are better than nothing.
I wear thongs in bunnings all the time (we are Aussies after all lol) but I usually leave the gun at home haha
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Tucking your t-shirt into your jeans is a fashion disaster!

I hope we would not see such things in Australia.
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Maybe she's a plain clothes detective - you can see something on the other side of her belt which could be a badge.
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Maybe she's a plain clothes detective - you can see something on the other side of her belt which could be a badge.
Probably just some spare ammo lol
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Once went into the local Coles with just shorts on. Got some weird looks but otherwise ok.
I'd been at the beach and forgotten my thongs!
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I'm thinking no one is going to cut in front of her in the checkout line


There is a website called people of wal-mart with hundreds of pics of weirdos

Here is one thats ford related

http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/53375...ide-in-my-bed/

click on the photos link near the top and prepare yourself
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I'm thinking no one is going to cut in front of her in the checkout line


There is a website called people of wal-mart with hundreds of pics of weirdos

Here is one thats ford related

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click on the photos link near the top and prepare yourself
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