Quote Originally Posted by noname View Post
As for the French, well they allow 22 Lr rifles with just a notification to the local authorities, however 22lr pistols are only on licence.
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I have several BP pistols (see my sig) including a Pietta Remy Buffalo with 12" barrel in inox.
I feel much better about submerging it in soapy water being inox than I do for the others
It still goes totally against the grain to stick a weapon in a bucket of water!!!
The 12" barrel is very accurate as well;


You are wrong about the 22lr rifles bit though. It used to be as you say but for some time now you need a shooting licence (need to join a club & apply for licence) or a hunting licence (need to take a test & apply) to buy the weapon.
Then declare it to the prefecture (if bought from a shop the shop does this)
You then have to keep up membership to remain legal or get rid of guns.These licences also cover you for center fire rifles in 'hunting calibers'.

I will get my pistol licence cat 4 (basically anything up to, not including, 9mm)& my 'anything else' cat 1 after 6 months in the club

Dave