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The US is one of the largest countries in the world, along with being one of the ones with the highest rate of guns in circulation. But the number of events is such a small number that it makes comparison difficult. Norway, with its singular event, dominates them all from a simple rate calculation. England's one Dunblame also puts it pretty high given the smaller population. But like shark attacks, these aren't the biggest threats children face in life, or even close. But they strike much more fear than the possibility of getting run over in a driveway or drowning in the pool. Dunblane is in Scotland, the United Kingdom, which is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. After the Dunblane shootings: "public debate subsequent to these events centred on gun-control laws, including media-driven public petitions calling for a ban on private ownership of handguns and an official enquiry, the Cullen Report. In response to this debate, the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 and the Firearms (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1997 were enacted, which effectively made private ownership of handguns illegal in the United Kingdom." Wikipedia. Concealed carry is at best a short-term solution (?) to a self-perpetuating problem; gun proliferation. Arming oneself to protect oneself against gun-nuts, or lunatic murderers who utilise guns as a means to achieve their aims, isn't going to solve this ever-more frequent problem. But what will??? How do you achieve a shift in cultural beliefs? The UK hasn't suffered a school-shooting (as far as I'm aware) to the extent of Dunblane since personal handgun possession was banned. But then the UK never had anything like the gun culture as America has. I think the same laws should be applied in the USA. A massive draconian ban. Unrealistic? Or course; but that's through an insane gun-culture that should've went along the way of modernisation as the West stopped being so Wild, as culture progressed and advanced. Of course lunatics and criminals will still find means to arm themselves with guns and other weapon systems... But I'd expect with such draconian measures in place the frequency of school shootings and other such massacres would reduce, primarily based on less easy access, and an enormous reduction in gun proliferation. But more importantly; a reduction in gun massacres through a change in gun culture. Either give up your guns and change your culture or suffer more frequent massacres, or classroom/ campus firefights if the solution only goes so far as to allow teachers concealed carry rights in the classroom. Heart-breaking. Well said mate and so sad and so true Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

speak for yourself i plan to live forever ........or till i get Bored of predictions Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

There is a guy called Sergie in Scotland who i think is a dealer met him before he became one few years back he speaks English and may be able to help http://www.facebook.com/Rulikovskyy or if you join the group uk skydiving gear for sale he advertises there http://www.facebook.com/groups/123922417715047/ good luck Bud, hope that helps

recovering from playing cat and mouse in the pissing rain for most of the night on the Urbex front technically today as after midnight till back of 5 am Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

Oooooooooooooh i think i will apply Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

Killer? More like a massacre! was a above the hidden Valley where they used to hide the cattle they rustled from the neighbours. Still to return to do the three sisters and the other Dangerous on the right of your picture long and slim in places ridgeline walk. We have already had snow on the hills hear so things might get interesting Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

Last time I was there (2009) it was pretty misty. Here's the classic pic of the entrance to the glen. (I have relatives in Inverness so I have been up in that part of Scotland a bunch of times). Yes its a lovely part of the world to be when the sun is shining or if you ski in the snow

Got to agree with you Chris and perhaps like Aggie said these things should be made illegal Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

only just realised after watching this yesterday i have walked that location in Glen Coe twice. been hillwalking in the region lately too http://www.flickr.com/photos/9483441@N07/8209211254/ Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

Ohhh that's warm . If you hillwalk you will now about layers and layering. This is best thing, a number of thin base layers is better that one big thick one. I would say best place to shop is a outdoor shop that specialises in climbing hillwalking etc. As they develop gear specifically aimed at cold environments. Not everything can be transferable but a lot can especially gloves or thermal layers developed to trap heat, Run any ideas you have past the experienced guys jumping around you first Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

Place i visited last month found it quite moving http://www.flickr.com/photos/9483441@N07/8080411434/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/9483441@N07/8080412905/ Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

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Think the UK its about $10-11 per pack now, i stopped and it was about $7 at the time. Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

Congrats mate my advice would be to work your notice and do your job. Regardless of how shit the employer is its always good to be professional and leave on a good footing Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

well done mate keep it going you wont regret it

I used to be on a priority list as i suffer from asthma but when i stopped smoking my breathing got a lot better

yeh once i build the new one i might just do that as i had a back up already sitting doing nothing except do emergency work on Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

Congrats mom

For what it's worth, there is a program that will put the start button UI back, will do conventional, XP or Vista/7 styles. Works fine so far. Cough..............who goes to those types of sites my desktops running sp pro service pack 3 but seen that they will be pulling support in 2 years which is why i was looking around Pops.........Msdos that's kind of new when i did field service, i hated the stuff and concurrent Dos as well was so much easier working on Pick but i am lazy then we started migrating to the companies own version of Unix that's was a hoot Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

Yes squeak your not the only one still on XP Amazon i still have my windows Millennium disc never had a problem with it after clean install Honest funnily enough i have Vista on my laptop and never had a problem with it which is surprising the other has XP as well. will probably Built my next desktop for Win 7. I like my start button too just not the crashes Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

Anyone using it yet ? or planning too. Was total under impressed with the Microsoft website speel.Even though its really cheap compared to their past releases. I would say i would be less likely to change to it. Thought people

Yes Very nice set

Pilatus porter as my country has not turbines only Cessna 206 and a 185. So i learned in Spain this was my first turbine to jump out from and well just love them to bits ever since. Been in bigger and faster but this still sits at the top of my pile. Its a great workhorse no fuss no hassle just does the job with minimum of fuss Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun

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Oh yes we all make mistakes the important thing is if you can walk away from it learn from it. Not just talking about skydiving but in general. Seen it too many times in life in different types of sport and living. You don't take heed of advice or warning signs and keep thinking "It won't happen to me " your screws and might as well get a gravestone cut now seen it too many time people writing cheques their bodies just can't cash Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun