This is the Euro model. What people don’t understand is, you can do anything yo want in Europe, if you can afford it. Problem is, only the elites can afford anything and typically the elites are old money.
I ran into this overseas. It has its positive side. If you are a gun person, know how to shoot and are knowledgeable about guns, you are considered to be a member of the “elite” and are often welcomed into their society.