Our new toy

So Germany has a regulation for US Troops against bringing privately owned weapons into Germany. Don't get me wrong you can bring them over if you want to go through a dog and pony show and ALOT of red tape.

AE Regulation 190-6 says:
"It is prohibited to bring firearms into the Federal Republic of Germany until they are properly registered with U.S. Forces and German authorities. This cannot be done prior to being stationed here and completing the German Firearms requirements."

so if you do decide to get your FBI background check and approval from your first O-5 in your chain of command you can fill out the paperwork and then you:
 "Obtain a German Hunting License (Jagdschein) by attending and passing a local U.S. Forces Rod and Gun Club sponsored German Hunting Course, or obtain a Sport Shooter's Permit (Waffenbesitzkarte). The Jagdschein establishes need for rifles and shotguns and up to two pistols."
Once you complete all of this you can have a "authorized licensed gun dealer" mail them to you in Germany. Then after you register them with your local German town and with the MPs you are good to go. WHEW!!


This all seems like a lot to mess with if you just want something to protect your family with.  So after a little reading a research I figured out you do not need any special authorization or requirements for this.........

Yep that is our new toy/home security, its a PSE discovery 2 compound bow.  I chose this model at the Archery store because it can be used by all of us in the house.  It does not have a cam lock, it has a constant 30lb draw strength so it can be fired from any draw length up to 30".  Which for those who are clueless like we were, Jonah at age 10, kim and I can all 3 shoot this with out it having to be re adjusted to each individual person.  For me it pulls real easy I can fully extend my arm and have a proper draw with no issues. 

Here is Jonah with the professional at the Bow shop teaching him proper techniques.  He did very well. Although with the constant weight on the string he fired about 5-6 times and got tired.

If you look back at the first pick we also bought 2 FLU FLU twister arrows. These are urban backyard arrows.  The extra large fluffy flights on them slow the arrow down considerably when fired.  The sales clerk said to put a couple of rocks in a milk jug and have someone throw it in the air and try to shoot it with the FLU FLU arrows.  If you tried that with a normal arrow and missed there is no telling how far that arrow would go.

 

So what personal protection items do you prefer if you cant take a firearm?