Italian Gun Laws Explained

[Hawg Rider]

This is an interesting article in "Firearms News" that explains the changes in Italian gun laws from the 1850s, through WWII, to a more relaxed environment today. Italy probably has the least restrictive gun laws in all of Europe. That partially explains why we have some Forum members in Italy that are finding some great buys and collecting vintage S&W revolvers! Good for them! Ciao.

Italian Gun Laws: How Do They Compare to the U.S.? - Firearms News

 

[reddogs]

Thank you for sharing

 

[Narragansett]

Italy makes some of the finest guns in the world. Especially shotguns

 

[ace22]

Italy makes some of the finest guns in the world. Especially shotguns

true, but besides shotguns, don't forget beretta pistols, especially the pre plastic frame ones.

 

[Narragansett]

true, but besides shotguns, don't forget beretta pistols, especially the pre plastic frame ones.

Beretta has been around since 1526. They have some nice rifles too. I would have bought a Beretta trap gun, except at the time they made a horrible trigger for a comp gun, and no support to convert to a release trigger. So Perazzi, Ljutic and Krieghoff it was.

 

[Kinman]

People didn't think Val Forgett was onto something when he approached the Italians, I think they are laughing out the other side of the mouth today. I like to shoot and have yet to destroy any of the Italian make black powder handguns and rifles, fine firearms. The only downside I can mention is that their case hardening is very thin and will actually wear off from hand use, their bluing is strong. Don't get me wrong I also like Sharps rifles built in Montana but tend to baby them as opposed to handing to anyone to try out, etc.

 

[Rudi]

They make great guns, great food, and have lots of hot babes. A good place to be!