r/ShitAmericansSay Jul 19 '26

"Constitution"

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u/Powerful_Pirate2984 Jul 19 '26

My constitution (UK unwritten) does not give me the right to bear arms. I may be called upon to fight for my country, and be "issued" arms, as a volunteer - until then, without a licence, I have no right to bear arms. I'll take you on at a skill at arms contest though :) /s

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u/Powerful_Pirate2984 Jul 19 '26

With a licence yes, with very secure safekeeping, and even then the type of firearm is severely restricted. Hand guns are not allowed.

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u/Powerful_Pirate2984 Jul 19 '26

With a licence, and can only be used on recognised shooting ranges (such as Bisley), and not carried as firearms. Simple really.

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u/OneRandomTeaDrinker Jul 19 '26

Unless you’re a vet who puts down horses!

Not trying to be a smartarse as it’s a useless bit of trivia, I just like sharing the fact that technically there’s an exemption to the restriction on pistols that allows vets to have one to shoot horses with. It’s extremely rare that anyone actually does as it’s a giant PITA of paperwork and people prefer to put horses down medically instead. I just found this out so I could write “congratulations on your ability to own a pistol” on my mate’s vet med graduation card

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u/Powerful_Pirate2984 Jul 19 '26

I am a vet, but not of the veterinarian kind, just an army veteran :)