-=> Quoting Gus Gere to Paul Nixon on 10 May 98  14:53 <=-
 Re: Firearms 
 PN>  The .38 has a significantly greater chance of stopping an attacker 
 PN> than the .22.  As to Charter Arms, be aware that they're outta business, 
 GG> Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks. 
I wonder if Paul means "again" or "still"? The original Charter went out 
of business several years ago, but another concern bought their equipment 
and was doing business as "Charco". They didn't seem to be doing too 
well, though.
 PN>  Decide what the gun is intended for.  The .22 isn't probably the best 
 PN>  choice as a personal defense caliber. 
 GG> No, but there is also a problem here with getting ammo, other than .22
 GG> and   shotgun shells (and maybe hunting ammo like 30.06) you have to
 GG> show just   cause (and a permit too) why you want handgun ammo. What a
 GG> country eh?  
I spent several years there later in my life (besides having been born 
there). The people are wonderful, but I'd still rather have the U.S. 
system of government - even with the way it is today.
Around here, sometimes .44 Mag is billed as "Handgun and Rifle" ammo, 
perhaps they'd consider it the latter up there? Naw, they'd never do 
that. Anything that's dual use probably gets lumped into the more 
restricted category.
Unless you intend to get into the ammunition smuggling business 
(definitely not suggested), not too much you can do. Except move down 
here one of these days! ;-)
Steve
... Sometimes gunpowder smells good. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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