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09-22-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by spicytuna View Post
Very true!

I happen to be a firearms enthusiast who's invested a ton of money into rifles, scopes, etc. and it's sad knowing that I wouldn't be able to use my centerfire semi automatic rifle in Japan.

On the other hand, many of my Japanese friends claim that their highlight in Canada was being able to play with my firearms. I'd see them writhe in pain from the recoil of a .300 winchester and they'd tell me it was the best thing that they've ever experienced. Hahaha!
I have heard things are a little looser in Hokkaido (basically the wild west of Japan, in terms of attitudes about freedoms). But basically, you are right, you would not be shooting guns in Japan.
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