Pete, where do you live that you have to have the police ok your puchase. I guess I lead a sheltered life....
In Sweden - one permit for each gun, and not more than six long guns. Sport shooters can have some more guns, and also short guns.
Gun control is the bad side of being a hunter here. The good side is a long season, and fine hunting grounds.
BTW, I am going to use the 11-87 on ducks, geese and clay pidgeons.
Pete
