Suicide in Montana is almost twice the national average. Does firearm attainability contribute? Take The Poll

Montana Gun Trader Member Only Poll
Does easier firearms attainability contribute to Montana's almost twice the national average suicide rate?
  • No 89%, 47 votes
    47 votes 89%
    47 votes - 89% of all votes
  • Yes 11%, 6 votes
    6 votes 11%
    6 votes - 11% of all votes
Total Votes: 53
03/22/2024
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Click Or Call The National Suicide Prevention Life Line At 1-800-273-8255 NOW If You Are Feeling Suicidal!

Easily the most depressing and influential statistic that Montana gun owners ever contend with in the discussion over more gun control is related to firearms attainability in Montana and successful suicides. How do we as gun owners help justify gun ownership when so many of our friends, family members and neighbors are taken from us with the simple squeeze of a trigger and we have a lot more triggers?

It’s simple and may seem insensitive, but where there’s a will, there’s a way and that’s the way most of us grew up. We all know that someone who is determined to do something will find a way to do it. As insensitive as this may sound, suicide by firearm is common sense at work. Use the best tool for the job.

See Montana Suicide Rate At The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

How can we help? Get help if you need it and be sure your guns are inaccessible to those with suicidal tendencies and try to get them the help they need whether they have access to guns or not. They will figure out another way to get the job done. Don’t let it be with your gun!

Click Or Call The National Suicide Prevention Life Line At 1-800-273-8255 NOW If You Are Feeling Suicidal!
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A made in Montana website developer building independent online tools to help us promote, protect and exercise our firearms freedom. I am a 20 year veteran operator and trainer in the emergency roadside service industry. Starting with a childhood and teen years spent in school and family construction in Miles City, MT. Then beyond to Reno, Las Vegas and Northern California after politicians ruined the economy in the late 70's. After having a child my amazing wife and I moved from Tracy, California home to raise him in the last best place. My health since has now restricted me from working outside of my home and here we are today providing a different public service because there is nothing more satisfying. VOTE to help keep Montana pro-gun and I'll keep building and maintaining tools for us to exercise our RTKBA locally online. Feature ads or donate to help keep the lights on and keep me motivated.
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A made in Montana website developer building independent online tools to help us promote, protect and exercise our firearms freedom. I am a 20 year veteran operator and trainer in the emergency roadside service industry. Starting with a childhood and teen years spent in school and family construction in Miles City, MT. Then beyond to Reno, Las Vegas and Northern California after politicians ruined the economy in the late 70's. After having a child my amazing wife and I moved from Tracy, California home to raise him in the last best place. My health since has now restricted me from working outside of my home and here we are today providing a different public service because there is nothing more satisfying. VOTE to help keep Montana pro-gun and I'll keep building and maintaining tools for us to exercise our RTKBA locally online. Feature ads or donate to help keep the lights on and keep me motivated.

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@peepso_user_2(Randy)
With both 45 and 47 barrels included.
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@peepso_user_9922(Mrgunslinger3)
So I have had a couple High dollar "match grade" rifles. LWRC Repr, And a Bergara HMR That promised sub MOA and delivered. I have had Ruger Americans and most recently a Savage 110 in 270 with which I used on a Mule just last week. I have to say that in my limited experience I found each of those rifles to shoot remarkably accurate. especially for what you get with the Ruger American and Savage 110 rifles. For Under $500 bucks you get an incredible trigger in both rifles, both are adjustable and both shot for me sub MOA groups consistently. Now long term durability probably not as good with the cheaper build quality of the Ruger and Savage but they do what they do very very well.
45 mins ago
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@peepso_user_9922(Mrgunslinger3)
I hope he slaps the shit outa everyone, drains the swamp, deports every illegal, and unburdens what has been done to this country over the last 4 years.
38 mins ago
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@peepso_user_17940(B4)
the poster child for expensive rifles that suck has to be the weatherbys... ugly, belted "magnums" that don't reload well, way over priced... no amount of money will make you a better hunter... leave the nonsense on the shelf and keep your money... learn to HUNT... 😉
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@peepso_user_7372(Farmer2021)
Milfs in purple.
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