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Originally Posted by Grip Addict
What are UK gun laws like?
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Very restrictive.
Semi-auto centre-fire rifles were banned back in 1988, after the Hungerford shooting, and handguns were banned in 1997 after the Dunblane shooting.
So, we’re pretty much restricted to shotguns (must not have barrel length under 24”) and centre-fire bolt action and straight-pull rifles, plus semi-auto rim fire rifles are allowed, plus black powder stuff of course.
You have to show good reason to obtain a license from the police which can be land owner for animal pest control etc., or be a member of an approved target shooting club for anything not in the hunting/pest control category, such as old mil surps rifles etc. And its not easy to join an approved club either, and can take about 12 months to go through the club and police licence process before being allowed to purchase a firearm.
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