More Germans are arming themselves

Deutsche Welle ^ | 27.01.2016 | Wolfgang Dick

[Olog-hai]

For weeks arms sellers and regulatory agencies have seen increased demand for gun permits. Enrollment in self-defense courses is also up. Police say that is not yet a problem.

Gun sellers say that most customers want a pistol that can fit easily into a handbag or a small drawer in the night table. "People no longer feel safe, otherwise they would not be buying so many products here," says a seller in North-Rhine Westphalia. [...]

Germany has strict gun laws which stipulate that weapons may only be purchased under very specific circumstances. But with the so-called small arms permit, citizens are allowed to own weapons, such as gas cartridge guns or signal pistols. These may also be carried outside the home. The permit costs between 50 and 60 euros and the only restriction is that the applicant be a minimum 18 years of age. ...

[blam]

In the future, they’ll be slaves to the Muslims.

[Nevadan]

Good news. I am glad to hear it. I was getting the impression that German men had all been neutered.

[BenLurkin]

most customers want a pistol that can fit easily into a handbag or a small drawer in the night table

[laplata]

That looks like the one I lost.

[Spirochete]

...with the so-called small arms permit, citizens are allowed to own weapons, such as gas cartridge guns or signal pistols.

That's not "arming yourself".

[KarlInOhio]

But with the so-called small arms permit, citizens are allowed to own weapons, such as gas cartridge guns or signal pistols.

Can they also get a gun that shoots out a flag that says "Bang!"?

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

.38 is perfect for concealed carry

[Twinkie]

Me too!

[The Toll]

Germany should legalize hunting season on Muslims for Americans. This would be over in a month.

[Leaning Right]

In the future, they'll be slaves to the Muslims.

You're right. This article about Germans "arming themselves" means nothing. Sort of like some passengers on the Titanic deciding to put on warm coats. The ship is going to sink anyway.

[Tennessee Nana]

50 to 60 Euros...

$70 to $85

[Lurker]

I love my SP-101.

L

[Leaning Right]

That looks like the one I lost.

Sorry to hear about that. I assume it was during a boating accident. Or perhaps it fell out of your pocket while walking across a bridge over a river. But don't feel bad. Accidents do happen.

[Cobra64]

German buy German weapons.

[Recon Dad]

Poor krauts I pack a Glock daily.

[cradle of freedom]

What is a gas cartridge gun?

[Cobra64]

Ruger is American. Germans don't drive Chevies do they?

(Wife's carry pistol.)

[SnuffaBolshevik]

".38 is perfect for concealed carry"

Yeah. Plus concealed hammer means you can git er done with it still in your coat pocket.

Not much to hang up on the car keys, gloves, etc.

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

CO2 powered pellet gun.