[Caulkhead]

All the usual cliches about the UK on this thread as I expected.

I own three guns, I carry them round in my Land Rover and shoot with them weekly. The licences required are simple and easy to comply with, I’ve never had any problems in twenty years of gun ownership. If people are incapable of complying with firearm licences, they shouldn’t own guns.

PS - your old axiom is very wrong. The sun sets on England everyday, it would be most odd if it didn’t. I think the phrase you were seeking was “The sun never sets on the British Empire” which refers to the fact that somewhere in the world it was always daylight on a part of the empire.

[MCF]

You're correct sir . However, here the idea of putting a man in prison for the possession of four air rifles is ludicrous. These stories that come out of England these days defies logic and makes the whole country appear warped and dysfunctional.

[CPOSharky]

I own three guns, I carry them round in my Land Rover and shoot with them weekly. The licences required are simple and easy to comply with...

I legally own several rifles and handguns without a single permit having been required.

I can carry open or concealed without a permit.

I do have a concealed carry permit simply because it is reconized by several other states which I visit often. There are several areas in the US that have laws similar to the UK, but it is easy to not go there.

And I have many "unregistered bullets."

[ontap]

If people are incapable of complying with firearm licences, they shouldn’t own guns.

Do you own a pistol?

[G Larry]

Licensing for air rifles is ridiculous!

As is pretending “compliance” should be taken in stride.

[Oshkalaboomboom]

I own three guns, I carry them round in my Land Rover and shoot with them weekly. The licences required are simple and easy to comply with, I’ve never had any problems in twenty years of gun ownership.

How nice of your government to allow you to comply. And since you licensed them like a good little boy they will be easy for the government to find if they ever decide you don't need them anymore.

If people are incapable of complying with firearm licences, they shouldn’t own guns.

So when the government decides that things are getting too dangerous out there and confiscates your guns (for your own safety, of course)the only ones left armed are the government and the criminals. Even in your fantasy world where only the capable had guns you are still left to the mercy of a bigger, stonger criminal. But don't worry. The government will protect you.

[ImNotLying]

Can you apply for a handgun permit listing self-defense alone as the reason: Answer: NO

Can the Great Britain pistol shooting team practice in Great Britain: Answer: NO, they have to practice in Switzerland

Do police restrict amount and type of ammo and where and how firearms may be used: Answer: Yes

Can you own a semi-automatic shotgun in Great Britain: Answer: You guessed it!

[OldPossum]

Oh, so Merry Ole England is not such a bad place to own firearms, which you seem to be implying.

Among your vast collection, are there any .44 magnum revolvers, Thompson machine guns, AK-47s, you know, interesting guns? Not shotguns, no matter how elegant they may appear.

You say that you are not allowed to own such armaments? Pity. We are.