> no types of firearms are outright banned, and in principle a person can apply for a licence for any type of gun
(Though some weapons like machine guns and rocket launchers are 'specially dangerous' and 'can only be granted on a very limited basis and are essentially for recognized collectors and filming purposes only'.)
> A license is always needed for possession of a firearm and all firearms are registered. Firearms may only be carried while they are being used for a specific purpose (e.g. hunting, shooting at the range). When transporting a firearm to or from such activity, the firearm must be unloaded and stored in a case or pouch. The owner of a firearm is responsible for making sure that firearms and ammunition do not end up in unauthorized hands.
> The application process includes a check of criminal records, the police interviewing the applicant and in some cases a computer-based personality test or a medical health certificate. Any significant history with violence or other crime, substance abuse or mental health issues will cause the application to be rejected.
> Carrying a firearm licensed for hunting or sporting use outside of that specific activity is not allowed.
Those are all differences from, I believe, anywhere in the US. And for all of the ones I listed I say, "yes, please!"
> no types of firearms are outright banned, and in principle a person can apply for a licence for any type of gun
(Though some weapons like machine guns and rocket launchers are 'specially dangerous' and 'can only be granted on a very limited basis and are essentially for recognized collectors and filming purposes only'.)
> A license is always needed for possession of a firearm and all firearms are registered. Firearms may only be carried while they are being used for a specific purpose (e.g. hunting, shooting at the range). When transporting a firearm to or from such activity, the firearm must be unloaded and stored in a case or pouch. The owner of a firearm is responsible for making sure that firearms and ammunition do not end up in unauthorized hands.
> The application process includes a check of criminal records, the police interviewing the applicant and in some cases a computer-based personality test or a medical health certificate. Any significant history with violence or other crime, substance abuse or mental health issues will cause the application to be rejected.
> Carrying a firearm licensed for hunting or sporting use outside of that specific activity is not allowed.
Those are all differences from, I believe, anywhere in the US. And for all of the ones I listed I say, "yes, please!"