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Originally Posted by luger.parabellum
Doug
Here in Europe people think that in the USA anybody can go to the nearest gunshop down the road and buy a gun... I didn't even know about the existence of those restrictions, here in Italy they are very strict but if you are allowed a Gun Licence - not that easy to get at all I got mine at the age of 26 now I'm 60 :-( - you can buy 3 "ordinary" firearms, plus another 6 of them belonging to a list of "sportive" ones, plus an almost illimitate number of "hunting rifles".
If you want to start a "collection" you must apply for a Lifetime Collection Licence, but the guns you collect cannot be taken to the range.
The difference between an ordinary gun and a sportive one? Well like the ones that I've got for instance the Kimber Gold Match is a sportive firearm, while the Wilson Combat CQB is an ordinary gun that belongs to the first category of 3 guns.
That's the way the cookies crumbles...
Best regards
Sergio
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I understand your confusion, Sergio. Here in the US, firearms restrictions vary from state to state and even city to city. Generally the further north, the worse the restrictions. While you can walk through the door and generally purchase a shotgun or rifle, (NOT evil assault rifles!) in New Jersey. Each pistol purchase requires a permit issued by local law enforcement. It is up to them whether you get it or not. Rural communities are easier than say, a city like Newark. You may never be issued a permit, if there is something they don't like about your background and there is very little you can do about it.