Alaska Gold Rush Diary

Chapter 145 Weapon Procurement

Chapter 146 Weapon Procurement

In America, acquiring firearms is a very easy thing.

Anchorage’s largest gun market looks no different from an ordinary supermarket, except that the counters and walls are filled with all kinds of firearms.

From pistols to rifles, submachine guns, rifles, and even heavy machine guns, they have it all.

You can even get your hands on a rocket launcher if you have all the necessary documents.

The United States does not have a nationally standardized gun license; gun control is primarily governed by federal and state laws, with significant differences between states.

American citizens' rights to firearms are mainly divided into two aspects: purchasing and owning firearms, and openly or covertly carrying firearms.

In any state, purchasing firearms from a federally licensed dealer requires a federal background check.

The scope and rigor of the investigation vary depending on the power of the firearms purchased.

Some of the things that are beyond the common understanding are that the legal age for purchasing and owning handguns is older than that for more powerful rifles or shotguns.

Federal law stipulates that anyone 18 years of age or older can purchase and own a rifle or shotgun, but must be at least 21 years of age to purchase and own a handgun.

This is mainly due to the concealment and portability of handguns, which makes them more likely to cause danger.

As for the right to carry a handgun, that's even more outrageous.

Currently, many states in the United States allow eligible citizens to openly or covertly carry firearms without a gun license.

However, in either case, Alo, who is still a few months away from turning 18, does not meet the requirements.

However, this did not prevent him from secretly practicing at the mine.

They had already spent a week obtaining all the necessary permits and licenses for the firearms.

Zhou Xin wandered around the gun market like a child who had entered a toy store.

Zhou Xin had never visited such a large market before when he bought guns, and now he felt extremely excited.

Firearms undoubtedly possess a fatal attraction for men.

"Ah Xin, I can see you're practically drooling! You're never this focused when you're looking at me!"

Zhang Jianing linked arms with him, amused by his childlike behavior and almost laughed.

"Of course, women will only slow down my gun-drawing speed!" Zhou Xin thought to himself.

"There are so many guns here, my eyes are blurry, I wish I could buy them all!" He made no attempt to hide his hunger for guns.

"Then you should consider building an armory!" Zhang Jianing said with a smile.

In her eyes, Zhou Xin at this moment was both cute and full of masculine charm.

"arsenal?"

Zhang Jianing's words instantly reminded Zhou Xin.

Yes, I can easily build a fully equipped mini-armory, just like 007 or Mission: Impossible.

In the future, he will not only have to face the threat of villains who may covet the mine, but also the mysterious and powerful Bloodthirst Gang.

Therefore, it is necessary to improve one's own strength in all aspects.

It seems we really need to consider building a secret base in a secluded location in Anchorage.

Of course, that's all for the future. For now, let's focus on getting the mine armed first.

Zhou Xin now has a considerable amount of savings, so he can choose any gun he wants when buying one.

Of course, purchasing too many weapons at once will still be subject to regulation.

Therefore, he had already contacted Jackson beforehand to ask for help.

With the help of the CIA, he quickly obtained permission.

It seems that becoming an unofficial CIA employee does indeed have many benefits, granting access to numerous privileges.

The two spent half a day browsing the market, buying a large number of firearms, as well as special operations headsets, night vision goggles, bulletproof vests, and other equipment.

"I was actually a little nervous when I saw these things," Zhang Jianing said uneasily, looking at the various firearms packaged in the car.

"Don't be afraid. You will gradually understand that you feel most at ease when you have the truth in your own hands."

The truth they gleaned from this vehicle will be their source of confidence in facing risks.

"But I've never even touched a gun before, how can I learn?"

"Give it a try first. Mastering the basics shouldn't be a problem, but to become proficient, you might need guidance from a professional. We'll talk about that later."

Zhou Xin's plan was to ask Jackson for help, introduce him to a master of all kinds of firearms, hire him at a high salary for a period of time, and have him provide special training for the group.

There is certainly no shortage of such people within the CIA.

After buying the gun, Zhou Xin went to a security company.

He wants to upgrade the mine's monitoring system and install some early warning systems around it to ensure that he can know immediately if someone approaches.

The security company agreed to visit the mine the next day to inspect the site and then develop a feasible plan based on the situation.

Finally, Zhou Xin bought some simple fitness equipment before returning to the mine.

After bringing the firearms back to the mine, Zhou Xin put them all in his room.

His room immediately transformed into an armory.

This time, he bought four high-performance pistols, a fully equipped M4A1 rifle, an AK47, an MP5 submachine gun, a new M338 light machine gun, a Remington 870 shotgun, and a Knight M110 sniper rifle.

They also bought a lot of bullets of various types, enough for them to practice at the mine during this period.

"That's so cool, I want this M4!" Edward stared wide-eyed at the room full of guns.

Alo watched with excitement, wanting to touch it but also hesitant.

"Alo, here, this one's yours." Zhou Xin said, handing him the M338 light machine gun.

Alo carefully took it, played with it with it curiously, and couldn't put it down.

"From now on, in addition to gold panning, we will also start practicing shooting regularly."

Zhou Xin decided that he couldn't just focus on pistols; he would also learn about other firearms during his later practice sessions.

If given the chance, he would like to become a weapons master who is proficient in all kinds of firearms.

There are no people for kilometers around here, so shooting will only disturb the animals in the forest, so you can shoot to your heart's content.

Under Zhou Xin's guidance, they began to search for introductory videos about relevant firearms to gain a preliminary understanding of their own guns.

To master shooting, a strong physique is also very important, so Zhou Xin stipulated that the three men must undergo sufficient physical training every day.

As for Zhang Jianing, she also does some simple training, but she doesn't want to become a "muscle Barbie".

After arriving at the mine, the security company conducted a detailed survey of the surrounding terrain, roads, and other conditions, and then formulated a detailed deployment plan.

They deployed monitoring and early warning systems along all possible routes into the mine, and also set up 360-degree surveillance at some high points.

The early warning system is connected to Zhou Xin and his three companions' mobile phones as well as a warning device in the living area, ensuring that they can detect approaching danger in a timely manner.

At Zhou Xin's request, they also installed three sentry posts on high points around the camp.

Standing on the sentry post, one can overlook the entire currently developed area of ​​the mine.

If sniper rifles and machine guns are set up at the outposts, they can be positioned high up to attack any enemy that dares to approach within about 500 meters of the mine.

Zhou Xin carefully inspected each location and was very satisfied with the security company's work.

Today's mines are like fortresses, capable of withstanding most dangers.