Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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Gary
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I recently provided a presentation on handgun hunting that was taken to the Namibian Professional Hunting Association. I just received word from Marina Lamprecht, the wonderful person who presented the information, that the motion has been unanimously approved. There are still some hurdles in getting this authorized by the government but this goes a long way to getting Namibia opened up to handgun hunting in the future. Woo Hoo! Dear Gary
The motion was unanimously accepted by the members of the Namibian Professional Hunting Association this afternoon. The only grief that I received was for stating that handguns were more effective the archery... So, now that we have the mandate of the members I will prepare a proposal for the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
Thank you so much for your invaluable assistance. Regards from our beautiful Namibia Marina
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/24/2010 4:39 PM
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/24/2010 5:04 PM
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This is good news! Congratulations on the fine job!
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/24/2010 5:09 PM
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thats awesome Gary keep up the good work.
shoot it if its still coming shot it again!!!
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/24/2010 5:42 PM
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Gary My father did five safaris in Africa. My dream is to shoot a warthog with a handgun I know....a warthog??? Thanks for the hard work in beginning to open up this opportunity for everyone
Ann HHI # 8353
"Life's tough....It's even tougher if you're stupid" ~John Wayne~
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/24/2010 5:54 PM
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The thanks should go to Marina she's the person there who has taken this to the governing bodies in Namibia, I simply provided her with a little information.
Oh, and I would almost travel to Africa just to shoot warthogs for a week.
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/24/2010 7:02 PM
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Great work it is on my bucket list of things to accomplish.
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11/24/2010 7:55 PM
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/24/2010 10:42 PM
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Great news! Now if only I can go one of these days...
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/24/2010 11:45 PM
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Gary,
I would be a little less humble. It surprises me how many folks do not realize that politics plays a big role in these kind of decisions, both abroad and stateside. Folks don't realize the work that many of the early handgun hunting pioneers put forth to get things approved in this coutry, at the state levels. Muzzle loading, bowhunting and certainly the more traditional hunting/shooting groups have very strong voices and lobbies. Combine this with state game commissions that many times have non-shooting/non-hunting members and it is a wonder we have the opportunities that we do have these days.
Great job.
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/25/2010 12:09 AM
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Good work, Gary. One step closer. As you point out, there's still a ways to go in Namibia.
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/25/2010 12:59 AM
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BRAVO ZULU!!!
Thanks for helping pave the way!!
Mr. Gary, looking at your 475, are there any caliber restrictions?
Annie, I would LOVE to hunt warthog for a week!!!!!!!!!! I would go threw so many memoire cards for my camera! LOL
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb Benjamin Franklin
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/25/2010 1:21 AM
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Thanks Gary! Maybe someday I'll get a chance to go !
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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They aren't even to the point of thinking about restrictions because it's currently illegal. There is a long way to go before it's allowed.
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11/25/2010 2:56 AM
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Oh, and I would almost travel to Africa just to shoot warthogs for a week.
That's very good news that the country may open up to handgun hunters. Thanks for the update If you "almost travel to Africa", then you will be able to "almost shoot Warthogs"
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/25/2010 3:27 AM
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Thats Awsome Thanks to the both of you!!Keep up the Great Work!!!
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Good job as a representative and good luck getting it completed.
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/25/2010 5:23 AM
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Good job, Gary. Always "keep on truckin'..."
Here I am in Hastings Nebraska on a family Thanksgiving trip but managed to make it a business trip: I made a new landowner contact (320 acres with river bottom as in prime whitetail habitat) who is interested in leasing me deer hunting opportunities for handgun hunters in trade for some elk hunting opportunities...
Keep up the good work Gary; we all appreciate it and some can appreciate the work that goes on behind the scenes.
And thanks always for keeping up such a great website!!!
Best, Gregg
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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Gary, From the photos I`ve seen Namibia looks like a beautiful country to hunt.If I could, I would book tommorrow....
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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James,
Agreed - I would love to hunt there someday.
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/25/2010 3:25 PM
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Gary, this is a great feat for hand gunners....do you have any connections in Canada? That would also be a great feat; giant blackbear, grizzly, caribou, elk, moose, giant whitetail and mulies...oh yeah, don't forget blacktail. This may be a bigger dream than Africa...
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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11/25/2010 4:21 PM
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We all have to be thankful for the work that you and Marina have done Gary. It is nice to know there are people out there supporting this great sport...After all, to sum up what Craig Boddington had written once, we are all on the same team, no matter what we hunt with, bow, rifle, muzzle loader or handgun, we are all hunters and deserve support from each other... there is no point in bickering between each other about which method is better and more "ethical" than the other. They are all worthy of a spot in our outdoor lifestyle.
thanks again for your and Marina's hard work
"If you are going to go through all the trouble to put a hole in something, why not make it a big one?"
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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Great job Gary, really I mean that as I have done some stuff behind the scenes myself.
A big note of grateful Thank You to you as well as Greg Richter for all that you two have done (and still are) for handgun hunting.
Keep up the good works!!!
ps: don't know about the Craig Boddinton quote as original and maybe it is but I do know that I have seen it said here also as well as in a video or two...
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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Great work. We all owe you and Marina a huge debt. I've spoken to a few people that have hunted Namibia (rifles) and all have raved about the experience. If they allow handgun hunts I'll be on the plane, no almost about it.
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Re: Handgun Hunting in Namibia
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Thanks Gary... It is a goal of mine to get to africa oneday, and stuff like this really helps us!!
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