Got Maul wrote:hey fil
is this Blaster Maniac from the RPF ?
If so, this guy is quality stuff !
Hi buddy, it's me

Thanks for your super kind words
Well guys, concerning your understandable position on deactivated guns (I understand you keep in high respect weapons, their use, rules of engagement, historical value and many more important concepts I share with you) it's yes and no.
As it's been mentioned above, many are the laws in the many countries around the world.
I am located in Italy.
For those of you whom don't know, Italy has the most strict laws and regulations concerning live weapons (including antiques!!!!).
It could (and should) be surprising that a country like Italy - mother of Beretta, just to name you one - doesn't allow to carry a gun.
What am I saying. Not only carry. To own.
Owning guns (live guns) is NOT allowed here.
Who wants to, has to go thru the most incredible series of exams, evaluations and burocratic control one could imagine.
While the fact that - apparently, not knowing the system here - one could agree with such serious approach, naturally the system itself is far from being perfect, and the result is a huge mess. People waiting for years - literally - to own a gun.
Living here, and having had the passion for guns since a little boy, I started looking for what I could find.
Replicas. Until a found a little pawn shop.
It was paradise for me.
Do you understand. Can you
Try to see it the opposite way. This was a chance for me to further dig into history. I could have never done so if I hadn't had a chance to own these guns.
Since then, I started reading books (Ambrose ones, to name you a good writer) and the like.
Nevertheless, I also applied for a live gun license.
But it'll take me some time, as said above.
Hope I didin't bother you too much with the story of my life.
LOL,
Fil
