We have suchs hobbyist in the Netherlands as well plus strict gun controls. Our Police has special 'arrest teams' (AT), backed by military police 'Special Assistance units' (BBE), backed up by a special marine intervention unit (UIM), all of which which are quite good at swatting. How many mass shootings have we had?
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BBE
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Include the following weapons are prohibited:
- stilettos;
- throwing knives;
- butterfly knives;
- brass knuckles;
- catapults;
- arrows with cutting parts;
- other undesirable non-firearms;
- Weapons (except toy weapons as defined in the European Directive 2009/48 / EC, the Toys Directive) air, gas and spring pressure guns that closely resemble real weapons;
- air, gas and spring pressure guns that closely resemble real weapons;
- fully automatic firearms;
- hand grenades;
- other military weapons;
- pepper spray;
- other objects with toxic, defenseless making and tear- substances;
- pistols;
- revolvers;
- guns;
- alarm guns.
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But you can get a permit for a variety of items.
To be allowed to possess a weapon, you need a gun license. For operations with weapons you need licenses. There are five types of firearms licenses: exemption, leave, recognition, consent and waiver transit [explained on website]
To obtain a gun license, you must meet certain conditions. These conditions depend inter alia on the type of weapon which you are requesting a permit. applies to all licenses:
- The applicant must have a reasonable interest in possession of a weapon. The following reasonable interests may occur:
- Keeping a collection of firearms of category II and III;
- Keeping a collection of ammunition Category II;
- Taking part in reenactment performances;
- Professional competence requirement;
- Complementing historical military equipment;
- Museum;
- Salute shots.
- There should be no fear existed for abuse.
You will not get a permit, if there are grounds for doubting whether authorization is justified. This may be the case if there is a serious suspicion that you have committed an offense. Depending on the severity of the offense can look back to eight years. Also your psychological state or other facts and circumstances can ensure that you get a permit.
If you have a license and commits an offense, your license may be revoked. This may also be the case if you have not been convicted.
Do you need a vacation, recognition or a hunting permit, then you should apply for a police chief. Do you need a waiver, then you must apply for Justis.
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