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[–] 16 points 3 months ago (8 children)

Because nearly all of those arms are under lock and key. They don't exist for fun shooting. They are federal property which is stored in the homes of reservists in case they are called in. Like they have their uniform and other items for their countries defence at home for this event. And people don't have the ammunition for it, which would be supplied at the assembly locations when push comes to shove.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    That's... Not really true.

    The gov't supplies ammunition, yes. But you can also quite legally buy your own ammunition. And you can take your military rifle to a range to practice.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    Of course you can buy your own ammunition. It is not some kind of nonstandard stuff. But you are not allowed to use it for private reasons like hunting or whatever. And yes, you can take it to approved practice. No shooting beer cans in a friends back yard.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (3 children)

    Oh they have guns but no ammo?

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  • [–] 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Nope. The gun is government property, stored alongside uniform and other things at every reservists home. In case of an attack, they will assemble at predetermined locations and supplied with ammo. Same with training. And woe to you if you use the gun for private purposes.

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