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muriel_volestrangler

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5. Looks like over 18s (I'll guess that means "18 or over") can own rifles and break-action shotguns easily

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #4)

Tue Jun 10, 2025, 07:44 AM

Jun 10

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_law_in_Austria

For over 21s, a permit for up to two handguns, repeating shotguns and semi-automatic rifles can be obtained with "a good reason (law stipulates self-defense at home as a good reason)".

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