Finland to open 300 shooting ranges to boost interest in national defence

[livingston]

Finland to open 300 shooting ranges to boost interest in national defence​

There are currently around 600 ranges in Finland, compared with 2,000 at the turn of the 21st century.

A spokesman for Finland’s defence ministry said it was working to “safeguard the activities of Finland’s shooting ranges and promote the establishment of new shooting ranges”.

In a statement to The Guardian, the spokesman added: “The environmental permit processes and legislation concerning shooting ranges will be streamlined.

Finland to open 300 shooting ranges to boost interest in national defence

Finland has announced it will open 300 shooting ranges in a bid to encourage citizens to take a greater interest in national defence.

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[Acer-m14]

USA ... GCA 1968 ...


The current Firearms Act of 1998 is a near full rewrite of the earlier, 1933 law. The law was revised to comply with the European Firearms Directive after Finland joined the European Union.[10] Following the school shooting incidents in 2007 and 2008 in which the perpetrators used .22 caliber semi-automatic pistols, legislation regarding short firearms was considerably tightened in 2011. Nevertheless, no types of firearms are outright banned, and in principle a person can apply for a licence for any type of gun.

The ownership and use of firearms is regulated by the Firearms Act of 1998. A license is always needed for possession of a firearm and all firearms are registered. Firearms may only be carried while they are being used for a specific purpose (e.g. hunting, shooting at the range). When transporting a firearm to or from such activity, the firearm must be unloaded and stored in a case or pouch. The owner of a firearm is responsible for making sure that firearms and ammunition do not end up in unauthorized hands. The exact requirements regarding storage of firearms depends on their type and quantity.[11]

Firearms regulation in Finland - Wikipedia

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[spat]

That will help if the invasion is Russians comong across the border in tanks.

But the prohibition on carrying is going to make it useless if the invasion is barbarians coming across the border with sob stories.

 

[Modean]

That will help if the invasion is Russians comong across the border in tanks.

But the prohibition on carrying is going to make it useless if the invasion is barbarians coming across the border with sob stories.

A really weird restriction to have in a country that has been attacked by Russia more than once.

 

[spat]

A really weird restriction to have in a country that has been attacked by Russia more than once.

They're well prepared to repel Russians.

It's the "refugee" and "migrant" invasion that they're helpless to defend against.

If only Simo was still around. I bet harassing his granddaughter on the bus would be a worse move than attacking the God daughter of John Wick and Jason Bourne.

 

[pshift]

As usual, the USA will be late to the party once the fun begins. At least, we will be prepared and out of the large cities by then. My local range out in the woods out of NYS is already upgrading their range and they are getting more 'visitors' from folks out of state. People are getting the message...

 

[CaseHardened]

Finland is doing what the USA did in my grandfathers time.

When we were a country of common sense.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Hochul to close 300 ranges in NY to assist invaders.

 

[tirwin1]

In related news travel authorities report a 500% increase in requests to travel to Finland......

 

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