Thread: Public perception of rifles

Originally Posted by Frodo

A guitar case isn't practical as I'll be walking very long distances and covering all sorts of country.

Cheers for the insight, guys. I'll just throw the rifle in a scabbard - and perhaps leave it uncovered in rural areas.

If the rifle becomes a talking point, all the better. I love meeting new people, and spreading the shooting/hunting love.

As some of you have rightly pointed out, the most reliable way of soothing any negative sentiments pertaining to firearms/firearm use is to maintain a friendly and approachable persona, and be openly proud of what we stand for and the tools we use. Being sneaky and anxious about it won't do anything for our cause in the long run. At the end of the day, we're our own ambassadors and we should remain confident.

@Frodo better pack a small mirror so you can sort yourself out once coming out of the bush
If you look like a complete vagrant you might be spreading that love from behind a few bars I hope they have good spuds in there so you feel right at home