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Lancov
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Postby Lancov » Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:40 am

The only federal restriction is that convicted criminals and the mentally ill are not allowed to own firearms, although some municipalities have passed more stringent restrictions.

Lancov has a strong shooting tradition, to the point that the Lancov Firearms Association is brought in to teach gun safety in public schools.
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Postby Allanea » Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:57 am

Motokata wrote:In Motokata the minimal age to handle a firearm is 15 (14 for farmers or Military). A license is required as is one year of Gun Training. The license must be renewed annually.


So... people need to have more training than actual first-world militaries to own firearms, and then they need to repeat this training year after year?
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Postby Motokata » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:00 am

Yup.

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Postby Allanea » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:02 am

Motokata wrote:Yup.


So the point is, I guess, to actually discourage people from getting guns?
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Postby Motokata » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:04 am

Not really, more like showing if you want the power and responsibility that comes with a firearm you can't be lazy and take it lightly Motokata values the rights for people to keep and bear arms but it wants its citizens to understand and accept the responsibilities that come with it.

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Postby Allanea » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:09 am

Dude.

A year's training will basically:

1. Make it impossible for poor people to own any firearms (they have precious little free time, since they need to work, and they can't cover the cost of training).

2. Discourage people from applying because people simply won't be arsed to take the training.

3. The United States Marines go through a 13-week training course, most of which is not firearms. IDF basic training is 5-7 months for the elite infantry units. The elite. Infantry. Units.
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Postby Hathradic States » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:09 am

Anybody who has not been convicted of a felony, or charged with sedition, can own a firearm.
However, we have restrictions grenades and explosives (Must pay a few hundred gold for a lisence and pass a test).


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Being nessecary to the preservation of a free state; the right of private ownership of firearms of any type may not be infringed by any state, principality, locality, or community. Nor can the right of private ownership of firearms be restricted by the federal government without nine-tenths approval by Congress, and three-fourths approval by the States, and a seventy-five percent of all voters

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Postby Sunya » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:12 am

The right to own weapons and carry them is generally enshrined in law in Sunya.

That right, however, is subject to local government authority. The result is a mish-mash: in some States, it's legal to own and carry a concealed handgun, whereas in others, handguns have been banned outright.

Generally speaking, there are no prohibitions on long rifles, carbines, and even automatic or assault style weapons.
Having said that, weapons are generally somewhat expensive in Sunya, due to a weapons import ban. Shotguns are popular, for hunting and home defense, and, after completion of their compulsory military service training, every Sunyan adult is given a standard issue assault rifle and a tin of ammunition. The tin is to be used only when called upon for deployment, but the weapon, provided it's maintained in proper working order, can be used for whatever personal use is so desired.

Some states also prohibit specific kinds of ammunition.

Sunya is not a high-crime society, generally speaking, and most violent crimes involve sexual assault or simple battery; murder is something of a rarity. What affect the nation's mish-mash of weapons laws may or may not have had on crime is debatable.

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Postby American Capitalist » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:12 am

There are 3 requirements to gun owner ship:
1.No one with any kind of criminal record minus minor violations is allowed to own a gun.
2. Must be of age 17 or older.
3.Must have taken the mandatory classes and test before owning.

We have conceal carry in American Capitalist and Semi-automatics are allowed.
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Postby Motokata » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:17 am

Allanea wrote:Dude.

A year's training will basically:

1. Make it impossible for poor people to own any firearms (they have precious little free time, since they need to work, and they can't cover the cost of training).

2. Discourage people from applying because people simply won't be arsed to take the training.

3. The United States Marines go through a 13-week training course, most of which is not firearms. IDF basic training is 5-7 months for the elite infantry units. The elite. Infantry. Units.


Well that may be true but Motokata gives one year basic training for all it's military entry units and monthly conditions from there on. The Army is essentially your career when you enter basic training, you are fed, roomed, clothed all on the taxpayers money so you best be in top physical condition when you finish. After that they are free to remain in Military Service or go on Reserve.

And it is true as you said people who are lazy won't apply which is good in our eyes. Lazy people are dumb people thus they can't be trusted.

As for Poor people if they want it they can make time, Gun Training and License fees aren't that expensive either and with no income tax and no jury duty to worry about they'll be just fine.

Once more guns are not to be taken lightly.

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Postby Brydog » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:28 am

also, according to this. You have to be training everyday for life. One year of training every year, yea explain plz.
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Postby Hesther » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:30 am

Hestherian law does not require a certain minimum of training annually, though it is a generally accepted idea that to not train at all is a bit like standing on a tall hill holding a lightning rod during a storm. You're just begging for trouble.

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Postby Motokata » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:32 am

Only one year of training to obtain a firearm in Motokata not every year, you just have to renew your license every year which does require a test. If your license lapses for more than 6 months passed experation then you will be required to take the training course again.

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Gun laws in Venetoland

Postby Venetoland » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:36 am

With this provisions:
Licensed
Over 18
Clean (violent) criminal record
Sound mind
No military grade weapons

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Postby Mid Lothian » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:37 am

After a school shooting in 1993, guns are only allowed in the police and armed forces, plus those who compete in Shooting (as in the sport), Modern Pentathlon and Biathlon.
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Postby Hathradic States » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:39 am

Motokata wrote:
Allanea wrote:Dude.

A year's training will basically:

1. Make it impossible for poor people to own any firearms (they have precious little free time, since they need to work, and they can't cover the cost of training).

2. Discourage people from applying because people simply won't be arsed to take the training.

3. The United States Marines go through a 13-week training course, most of which is not firearms. IDF basic training is 5-7 months for the elite infantry units. The elite. Infantry. Units.


Well that may be true but Motokata gives one year basic training for all it's military entry units and monthly conditions from there on. The Army is essentially your career when you enter basic training, you are fed, roomed, clothed all on the taxpayers money so you best be in top physical condition when you finish. After that they are free to remain in Military Service or go on Reserve.

And it is true as you said people who are lazy won't apply which is good in our eyes. Lazy people are dumb people thus they can't be trusted.

As for Poor people if they want it they can make time, Gun Training and License fees aren't that expensive either and with no income tax and no jury duty to worry about they'll be just fine.

Once more guns are not to be taken lightly.


Still, way to effing strict.

Guns aren't somethin to be taken lightly, but laws don't stop criminals. If there are guns in the hands of private citizens, it will discourge crime.

I mean, if you are a mugger, are you going to rob a fella who can blow your brains out. A strict gun laws make it more likely for somebody to decide a person is unarmed, and then they will test their theory.

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Postby Motokata » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:41 am

I don't disagree on that, but Motokatans aren't a lazy bunch either.

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Postby Misrahistan » Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:04 pm

In Misrahistan, firearms are strictly regulated under the Parliamentary Common Sense Gun Laws Act of 1973. All firearms must be registered and may only be possessed for specific purposes such as hunting, recreational shooting, collecting, or occupational need. Protection of property and self defense are not considered legitimate reasons to own a firearm. Licenses are required to buy or own a firearm and a person must pass a government test on gun laws and firearms safety. Firearms possession is prohibited for minors, felons, and those who have been adjudicated as mentally incompetent. There are also limits on the number of firearms and the quantity of ammunition a person may own. Shotguns and assault weapons are banned outright.

Our nation enjoys a low crime rate which is credited primarily to high levels of government spending on education and social welfare programs.

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Postby Kalakda » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:20 pm

Why, yes, Citizens are allowed to purchase weaponry, though they must not have a criminal record that involves guns to buy or use one.
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Postby Emackel » Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:26 pm

One must not own a gun legally until age 21. They can take an armed weapons training class at age 18 and get their arms permit. They may not get their full license until 21 or older. If the user is reporting to have been misusing his license for evil, his or her gun is taken away and his/her license revoked.

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Postby Israslovakahzerbajan » Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:47 pm

Charles Di Britannia wrote:Citizens of Britannia are forbidden to keep weapons, as this may result in difficulty in containing any violent outburst amongst the human resources sector. Any citizens of Britannia found in illegal possession of firearms will be tried and executed.


You didn't say anything restricting the use of geass though...
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Cyber Repulic Gun laws

Postby Cyber Republic » Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:48 pm

NO HAND GUNS

Hunting Rifles only

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Postby Zeppy » Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:51 pm

In The Federal Republic of Zeppy, citizens over the age of 14 can receive their National Firearms License by passing gun safety and psychiatrist test every 10 years, allowing the Zepese citizens to attain any firearm without impairment, unless mandated by a court or minor restrictions by Cantonal Laws.
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Postby Austria-russia » Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:53 pm

VERY RESTRICIVE if every one had guns then everyone would be offing each other.
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Postby Eternal Mysteries » Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:58 pm

In The Kingdom of Eternal Mysteries there are no restrictions on owning and using a gun. Handguns, and rifles (semi-automatic) are the norm and can be carried in public or in a car.

Fully automatic weapons require a special permit and are given out after an extensive application process. (NOTE: A seperate application is also required to purchase ammunition for these weapons and a heavy tax is in place for such purchases).

Violators of this requirement are immediately taken to the wilderness and released without the advantage of a weapon to face our national animal "The Dragon". Good luck to you!

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