lethal weapons

moyashi · Sep 26, 2002, 02:42

Here's an extension on a thread that talked about guns.

I was talking with my father-in-law and he said that rifles, shot-guns and pistols are perfectly legal in Japan. Apparently, the registration is pretty rigid but not too outrageous.

The big catch is that you are suspect to constant monthly/bi-monthly inspections and your bullet count is audited much like your taxes would be.

I bet that katanas are also in a similar category.

samuraitora · Oct 2, 2002, 02:36

I heard that katanas are not really audited but they are tracked and registered.

thomas · Oct 2, 2002, 05:38

Compared to the US, Europe is pretty restrictive in arms possession. There are several categories of licenses, usually you're not allowed to carry a loaded gun. There are of course exceptions for hunters etc. Just last week a professional hunter shot a young Austrian conscript he mistook for a boar. The unfortunate chap died on the spot.

Sep 26, 2002, 02:42	#1
moyashi Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: SonyLand Age: 40 Posts: 1,566	lethal weapons Here's an extension on a thread that talked about guns. I was talking with my father-in-law and he said that rifles, shot-guns and pistols are perfectly legal in Japan. Apparently, the registration is pretty rigid but not too outrageous. The big catch is that you are suspect to constant monthly/bi-monthly inspections and your bullet count is audited much like your taxes would be. I bet that katanas are also in a similar category.

Oct 2, 2002, 02:36	#2
samuraitora Regular Member Join Date: May 29, 2002 Location: Detroit MI Age: 35 Posts: 782	I heard that katanas are not really audited but they are tracked and registered. __________________ ja mata samuraitora (^_-)/

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thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Compared to the US, Europe is pretty restrictive in arms possession. There are several categories of licenses, usually you're not allowed to carry a loaded gun. There are of course exceptions for hunters etc. Just last week a professional hunter shot a young Austrian conscript he mistook for a boar. The unfortunate chap died on the spot. __________________ Remember what the dormouse said, feed your head, feed your head!

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