Quote Originally Posted by Flying10uk View Post
One reason that some guns in certain classes of firearms are deactivated in the U.K. is so that they can be legally sold within the U.K. on the open market. Clearly the example in post 1 is not one of these.
I certainly know the excuse the "authorities" use however it is beyond flawed and I think most govt's are genuinely afraid of a armed public, no other reason. Over the years I have known many FA owners who owned everything from a Lewis to several Ma Deuces and everything else you can imagine. I have a friend that owns two tanks, the main gun had to be deactivated...for what reason, do the "authorities" think you can buy 105's or what ever at you local Boots or Rexall Drug store?

Public safety is a OXYMORON !