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Originally Posted by Tyrien

Is it not legal to purchase a personal firearm in Japan at all?

There probably won't be much of any reaction by other activists. The man was very old. As well, once you can get past the fact that he only took his own life it was a very peaceful protest.

It is a rigorus process the ppl of Japan have to go through to get a license. It is legal but most ppl don't bother to waste money & time on it. (but seeing as how old he was he prolly had it long ago) but the only guns they are permitted to purchase are air rifles (low power guns that are powered by carbon dioxide rather than by gunpowder.) & shotguns.