Originally Posted by
hanshan
What it takes to buy a gun in Japan.
(In 2014 there were six gun deaths in Japan, compared to 33,599 in the US.)
1. Join a hunting or shooting club.
2. Take a firearm class and pass a written exam, which is held up to three times a year.
3. Get a doctor’s note saying you are mentally fit and do not have a history of drug abuse.
4. Apply for a permit to take firing training, which may take up to a month.
5. Describe in a police interview why you need a gun.
6. Pass a review of your criminal history, gun possession record, employment, involvement with organized crime groups, personal debt and relationships with friends, family and neighbors.
7. Apply for a gunpowder permit.
8. Take a one-day training class and pass a firing test.
9. Obtain a certificate from a gun dealer describing the gun you want.
10. Buy a gun safe and an ammunition locker that meet safety regulations.
11. Allow the police to inspect your gun storage.
12. Pass an additional background review.
13. Buy a gun.
And in Australia … (Sales are limited to one or two shot rifles or shotguns. Hand guns or semi-automatic weapons cannot be bought - with some exceptions, eg specialised sporting pistols used only at a firing range).
1. Join and regularly attend a hunting or shooting club, or document that you’re a collector. Gun owners must provide a valid reason for owning a weapon, such as farming or hunting (self protection is not a valid reason). Gun clubs must inform the authorities of inactive members.
2. Complete a course on firearm safety and operation, and pass a written test and practical assessment.
3. Arrange firearm storage that meets safety regulations.
4. Pass a review that considers criminal history, domestic violence, restraining orders and arrest history. Authorities may also interview your family and community members.
5. Apply for a permit to acquire a specific type of weapon.
6. Wait at least 28 days.
7. Buy the specific type of gun you received a permit for.