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In article <1993Mar22.144325.7045@clsi.COM> kevin@clsi.com writes:
>> >> Actually, the UK does ban certain guns.
>> >
>> >Which ? - and are they controlled in the US ?
>> 
>> They ban all semi-auto firearms, only a few of which are regulated in the
>> US.
>
>Wrong - I remember using a 22 semi-auto target gun in Edinburgh once.
>
>The Hungerford shooting a few years ago was carried out with a legally owned 
>AK47.  (Legislation to restrict semi-autos more has not been enacted yet).

Oh yes it has.  My sources?  An English friend of mine at work and this
month's American Rifleman (NRA monthly) magazine.  They have been restricted
for 6 months - 2 years now.

>> They also ban any shotgun that will hold more than 2 shells.
>
>I'm pretty sure farmers/game-keepers can can get them if they need them.

Not according to those same two sources.

>> Other stuff too but I'd only be guessing if I tried to say what...
>
>Looks's to me like you were just guessing anyway - try quoting the legislation
>next time.

Bullshit.  I can't quote the legislation but I am sure of the specifics that
I stated as definite.

   don