Regards from Italy

There are different types of licenses for having weapons in Italy, the most common are: for sporting use and hunting. It is important for all of them not to have criminal records or complaints. To get it you have to present health and police documents and wait several months to receive the license, but it is very very easy for the license to be revoked. The license for individual protection it's very rare and difficult to get. Weapons and powders cannot be sent by post, but only sent via armory / armory. This is only a small part of the story.
 
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Welcome, I'm new here too and love traveling to Italy! Very interesting information about the 547!
 
I would add that before you get a license to buy a gun you need two health documents: one from your doctor (family doctor) and then another from a health officer. The duration of these certificates (and therefore of the license) is five years! The family doctor's certificate must specify that you do not take drugs, do not abuse alcohol and that you do not have any illnesses that make you incapable of understanding and wanting even momentarily.
I think it's very difficult for you Americans to understand these schizophrenias!
In addition, before asking for a license at the nearest police station, it must be obtained from a shooting range (National Target Shooting) that certifies the ability to handle weapons .. with a theoretical lesson of a couple of hours and two shooting tests (handgun and rifle) with a minimum score on the target.
Finally, there is a limit to the possession of guns: three for home defense, twelve sporting guns, an unlimited number of hunting guns (long only), eight antique guns (pre 1890)
And it's not over yet........

Giorgio
 
Giorgio, it's good to hear someone from Europe enjoying what we Americans enjoy all the time. Firearms ownership is quintessential with freedom in my opinion. For you to go the extra mile to make it happen is a testament to you sir. Stay free. Welcome
 
Hi Max welcome to the SWCA forum from a Roman member. This is the best place to spend time speaking about our loved Smith & Wesson and others guns with very entusiast and conosseirs people. la crème de la crème
 
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