The Dutch approach to getting gun licenses.
1) Join a shooting club.
2) Be a member in good standing at that club (this includes not being a criminal).
3) Be so for a full year.
4) Petition the government for a gun license.
5) Be endorsed by members of the club.
6) Wait for the police to decide whether or not you are allowed to have a gun.
7) If licensed, the gun has to remain at the club in a locked safe unless you are using it at the club. If not licensed, you are not allowed to own a gun.
And I'm pretty sure I'm skipping some steps.
1) Join a shooting club.
2) Be a member in good standing at that club (this includes not being a criminal).
3) Be so for a full year.
4) Petition the government for a gun license.
5) Be endorsed by members of the club.
6) Wait for the police to decide whether or not you are allowed to have a gun.
7) If licensed, the gun has to remain at the club in a locked safe unless you are using it at the club. If not licensed, you are not allowed to own a gun.
And I'm pretty sure I'm skipping some steps.