Gun collector is a legal term in Norway.

[Norweger]

Yes, but the insanity doesn't end there. It's not just an easy application process either. Lately I've found myself lusting after early semi-automatic pistols like the Browning made Colts, and I've assessed my possibilities.

As a recreational shooter i can acquire up to 4 firearms for different purposes, if i want any more than that i will have to document to the police that i have been competing, which in itself is a bit contradictory since i wont get any weapons when signing the application if i only check the box for training, competing will also have to be checked in this day and age for them to accept applications, but Norway is a backwards country so that figures.

OK, so i researched how to become a collector. What can a person like me do in order to become registered as a collector. Well it doesn't seem like there is much hope of that ever happening because here are the criteria:

In order to become registered as a collector i will first have to join the "Norwegian Weapons historical society" What can i do to become a member of this club?

First i will have to get to know a member, he will then have to suggest me as a member, i will then have to be a "guest" for 12 months and meet up at 6 meetings (the council may up the guest period for 24 months). Then your host will have to sign you up for every meeting up front. You will also have to wear a mark to show that you are a guest (as if they cant differentiate in this small exclusive club).

I will also have to get an attest from the "club master" where he registers that i have been at the meetings.

And then after all this shit they can take up towards another year for them to accept my application.



As if the stench of the masonic order in the Norwegian gun community wasn't strong enough already.

I know you Americans are fighting a tough battle these days, but just remember, it could have been a whole lot worse.

[Norweger]

But wait, theres more. If your application gets rejected then that is final. You wont get another chance and you wont get any explanation why you got rejected.

http://www.nvhs.com/omvapensamling.php

[Publico]

But wait, theres more. If your application gets rejected then that is final. You wont get another chance and you wont get any explanation why you got rejected.

http://www.nvhs.com/omvapensamling.php

If you get rejected just don't go postal.

[Norweger]

I wont attempt to become a member.

[Twisted Titan]

The absolute assbackwards insanity it takes for the average person to posses a firearm is all the proof you need that the power mongers are fearful.

[Hitch]

I thought we had it bad in California. I think I'll buy that mosin 91/30 my coworker offered to sell me, while I can.

[Glass]

sounds similar to the gun clubs here. I don't know about historical collecting. I'd like to do it. I'm a bit partial to early imperial/empire/euro through to WWII. Clubs are very clicky and they are fairly pushy about meeting expectations. Down here they use memberships of associations. Sporting Shooters Association of Aus. Must be member. Shooting Club membership. Amateur radio same deal. Association member, then licensed because they vouch for you. Any time you want to do something you have to join a corporate body.

[Norweger]

The following are the only competition legal semi autos.

1. Colt AR-15 H-bar/Sporter produsert etter 1986,
2. SIG SG 550 SP,
3. Steyr AUG sivil modell,
4. Valmet M76/78A2,
5. Galil AR,
6. HK-94,
7. Bushmaster mod. XM15,
8. Olympic Arms AR-15 H-bar,
9. Heckler & Koch modell SL 8,
10. DPMS Panther Bull 24/DPMS Panther Bull 24 Spesial (inkl. «Southpaw» mod),
11. Oberland Arms (OA) 15,
12. Izhmash Saiga sport 520,
13. Izhmash Saiga sport 555,
14. Tiger mod 03,
15. DPMS Panther mod LR-308 (inkl «Southpaw» mod),
16. Armalite AR 10,
17. Armalite AR 10T,
18. Arsenal SAR-M1,
19. Heckler & Koch MR 223,
20. Heckler & Koch MR 308,
21. JP Enterprise CTR-02,
22. Armalite M 15,
23. STAG 15,
24. Smith & Wesson M&P-15,
25. Benelli MR 1,
26. JP Enterprises LRP-07.


These are the only ones legal for hunting. There are some others that are grandfathered, but you can't sell those to any others than collectors.

1. Winchester M/100,
2. Browning BAR (med unntak av Browning BAR M/1918),
3. Remington Modell four,
4. Remington modell 7400,
5. Remington 742 Woodmaster,
6. Ruger mini 14,
7. Ruger mini 30,
8. Heckler & Koch modell 2000,
9. Marlin modell 45,
10. Marlin modell 9 camp carabine,
11. Valmet Petra,
12. Valmet Hunter,
13. Voere modell 2185,
14. Vepr Super,
15. Vepr Pioneer,
16. Vepr Hunter,
17. Benelli Argo,
18. Sauer mod 303,
19. Carl Gustav 2000 light/Carl Gustav 2000 Classic Vapen,
20. Merkel SR 1,
21. Remington 750, og
22. Heckler & Koch modell 770.


22lr rifles isn't as strict, but if they look "militaristic" then that is a big nono.

[Glass]

we can't have semi auto long guns here unless it is a special Fed Govt feral hunting program. Otherwise single shot repeater rilfes only. I think mag size is limitted but may different in each state. I see 10rnd mags on sale here but I am sure this state is 5rnd max.

[Norweger]

The nonsense Brits and Australians have to go through makes me mad because i can easily see other western governments implement the same policies.

I read about a Brit that collected deactivated weapons (scrap iron) the other day and he got a visit from the police because he had one out of 50 weapons that was tampered with and tampering in this matter was that a previous owner had drilled a hole or attempted to drill a hole. The end result was that they took all his scrap iron.

Imagine that, grown men reduced to collecting scrap iron.

Isn't revolving shotguns a hit in Australia?

http://www.osaaustralia.com.au/imagegen.ashx?image=/media/14198/TCJ410185B.jpg&class=ProductGallery

[mick silver]

Kel-Tec Shotgun (KSG http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwN8jHSEhCE&feature=player_embedded

[Glass]

nope no revolving shotguns. side by side or over under. I have heard you can get pump action shotguns in some situations but the magazine is limited to 2 shells. Basically makes it the same capacity as regular shotgun.

It is a weird situation because Canada and NZ have different rules to us. Semi auto is allowed for them. Registration is different as well. I know NZ and UK you can use suppressors when hunting. Here you cannot. Bit of a mixed bag.