Well, you could consider yourself lucky. If you lived in Greece, for example, ownership of all rifles is banned. To own a pistol involves a lengthy permit process that includes that you be certified by a medical doctor, an eye doctor, and a psychiatrist. Any one of them can disqualify you.
And even if you pass all examines and background checks, the police only issue permits to about 5% of those who are qualified. For the permit is totally at their discretion to issue.
Shooters and hunters in Greece are thus pretty much limited to shotgun sports.
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