L59A1 DP Rifle (by Peter Laidler)

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I have one. In the US they are considered non-guns, and not subject to regulations. Ther were imported by Navy Arms in the early 1990's, with a boat load of L-42's and L-39's. I was raising 3 kids under 3 years old and had shut down my gun collection activity, and didn't even know they had arrived, until 10 years later. Talk about missing the boat!!

Apart from TLVauaghn, has anyone actually got one of these L59A1 beasts? I know the Brian from BDL has an original one. Were they available in the US? And what is their lawful/legal status in the USA. Status in Australia, Canada and NZ. I'd like this information plus any other Q's and A's to use should the matter escalate to push and shove here in the UK.

Does anyone know if anyone has been seriously, or even not seriously killed or injured after being shot with one? That was just a joke............