THE Gun Thread

[The Grand Nudger]

Uh.... If the brave Chinese man had weapons - he would have other options for resistance. He wouldn' t have to try blocking tanks with his body - a brave - but ultimately useless tactic. Do you think it would work in Ukraine?

Ukraine is the only country in Europe where firearms are not regulated by statute. Everything related to firearms is regulated by Order №622 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Citizens are permitted to own non-fully automatic rifles and shotguns as long as they are stored properly when not in use.
Handguns are illegal except for target shooting, those who hold concealed carry permits, and handguns awarded for service.[1] Concealed carry licenses are available, but are not normally issued unless a threat to life is present and can be proven.[2]
A license is required to own firearms, and a citizen may be issued a license if that person:

• is 25 years of age for rifle ownership, 21 years of age for smoothbore weapon ownership, 18 years of age for cold or pneumatic weapon ownership;
  
  
• has no criminal record;
  
  
• has no history of domestic violence;
  
  
• has no mental illness or history of mental illness;
  
  
• has a good reason (target shooting, hunting, collection).
  

Once a license is issued, all guns must be kept unloaded and in a safe.
Because of the lack of statutes regarding firearm ownership, authorities have great discretion when giving firearm licenses. The president and ministers often give guns to members of the elite, while making it hard for ordinary people to obtain them. It is estimated that more than 50,000 guns have been issued as presents from authorities.[3]
Gun owners are required by order to renew their licenses and registration of their guns every three years. Failure to comply will result in revocation of the license, as well as confiscation of guns. There is a 10-round magazine limit for rifles.[4]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_law_in_Ukraine

That out of the way, it might be useful to point out that the brave man who stood up to a tank would have been entirely unlikely to use a rifle even if he could have gotten one..which he could have.  They were peace demonstrators......