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In reply to the discussion: Silencers: The NRA’s latest big lie [View all]farminator3000
(2,117 posts)54. you vs. me
Types of civilian-owned guns
Norway has a large population of hunters.[3] Semi-automatic and bolt action rifles, as well as shotguns, make up the better part of the guns in civilian homes. There is a total ban on automatic weapons for civilians, unless they fall into the collector category. Modification of semi-automatic guns into fully automatic without the consent of the police is a felony crime.
Handguns have some calibre restrictions. A Smith & Wesson Model 500, for example, is illegal due to its high power, but other, less powerful, guns are legal as they are used in sports shooting. Norway has a long tradition of high-end sports shooting competitions, especially rifle shooting. Each calibre must be used in some type of competition to be allowed. Also, there is a restriction on the number of weapons an owner can have for each calibre. For recreational shooters, only one gun is allowed in each calibre. For professional and semi-professional shooters, a spare gun is allowed. A recreational shooter is only allowed to own four different handguns. To obtain more, documentation on extensive involvement in sport shooting is needed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_politics_in_Norway
Norway has a large population of hunters.[3] Semi-automatic and bolt action rifles, as well as shotguns, make up the better part of the guns in civilian homes. There is a total ban on automatic weapons for civilians, unless they fall into the collector category. Modification of semi-automatic guns into fully automatic without the consent of the police is a felony crime.
Handguns have some calibre restrictions. A Smith & Wesson Model 500, for example, is illegal due to its high power, but other, less powerful, guns are legal as they are used in sports shooting. Norway has a long tradition of high-end sports shooting competitions, especially rifle shooting. Each calibre must be used in some type of competition to be allowed. Also, there is a restriction on the number of weapons an owner can have for each calibre. For recreational shooters, only one gun is allowed in each calibre. For professional and semi-professional shooters, a spare gun is allowed. A recreational shooter is only allowed to own four different handguns. To obtain more, documentation on extensive involvement in sport shooting is needed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_politics_in_Norway
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I'm sure the gungeoneers will be here shortly to tell us why they need silencers
Hugabear
Dec 2012
#5
They're unregulated in Finland, Norway, and France and don't seem to be a problem there
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#12
The asshole next door who has already been in front of a judge would never get his license
Kolesar
Dec 2012
#21
Most gun cultists would flip out over Norway's laws, particularly almost total ban on public toting.
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#38
It's rare here too, for most of us. Some folks are paranoid, but that is another issue.
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#41
As long as issuance of licenses is based on objective criteria only, I believe it's workable.
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#37
There are some trade-offs, but on balance I like Norway's system better because I collect firearms.
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#44
Collectors can't buy automatic weapons in California, but they can in Norway
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#80
this may be a good point, but let's keep focus on capacity and rounds/second, not on decibel levels
maggiesfarmer
Dec 2012
#13
Protect their hearing, while more of their peers are able to be mowed down?
Ruby the Liberal
Dec 2012
#14
The article was based on a false premise and got more facts wrong as it went along
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#68
"Silencers have legitimate safety uses in competitive shooting, especially at indoor ranges."
Tempest
Dec 2012
#29
Uhhh, not BS. I own silencers and I personally know about a dozen others.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Dec 2012
#79
Have you ever used a firearm, let alone a firearm with a silencer?
OneTenthofOnePercent
Dec 2012
#77