[RShaw]

Hi All,
Without wanting to get too much into this endless debate about gun laws and their effectiveness, I will say that the question, "WILL increased gun regulations REALLY make a difference?" is a point well taken. My simple opinion is, in 2 phrases, "Not really" and "Not by themselves." Yes of course we need good education (especially of children), social awareness, common decency, and a healthy respect for firearms and firearm safety. That said, (as I stated before) I certainly "favor somewhat more stringent gun control than that in the US at present." Of course this is a wide interpretation, thanks for your comment, Eugen, on the laws if Illinois versus those of Chicago. Good point! Having been raised in New York, I can say that the same applies for New York City versus the rest of the state. Regulations which penalize law respecting shooters, hunters and collectors while at the same time do little to curtial availability of arms to criminals are, of course, useless.

Anyway.... enjoy the sport and the fun of collecting special works of art.... as long as you can.
Nice talking to you all.

No pheasant in Aalten? That IS odd.

Groetjes, en tot ziens! = Greetings, and see you soon!
Robert