SPAS 15 - The AR-Looking Shotgun that Frightened Lawmakers

It was the year 1986 when Franchi of Italy decided to make their new 12 Gauge shotgun look like an AR-15.
Like its older brother, the SPAS 12, it featured a dual mode of operation: it could work both as pump and semi-automatic, but while feeding from a box magazine, which is very uncommon for shotguns. But why is it?
And most importantly, what made this shotgun look so scary to north american lawmakers?
Thanks to Sport Guns Armory for providing the gun shown in this video.
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[@Backyard.Ballistics]

When making the video I didn't realize that some viewers comment under their true name instead of a nickname (or channel name), in which case asking you what you own might be an intrusive question. So instead just list a couple of your favorite guns that you would be allowed to legally own in your country. Doesn't matter if you really own them or not, as long as you could potentially and realistically do.

[@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28]

B&T TP9 with collapsible tailhook brace and RMR in a Scalerworks mount.

[@silvergemteam]

Can I ask, what calibers where prohibited in the past in Italy?

[@tyranomu]

I'm a gun owner, I'm Braziliam, I own a 12 Gauge shotgun pump action, a 9mm pistol and a .22 Lr semi-automatic rifle.

[@sanceppato]

@@silvergemteam .45 ACP, which was being substituted with a caliber called .45 HP and was 1 mm shorter than the .45 ACP. Now .45 ACP is perfectly legal since 1996

[@brecht9863]

Here in Belgium you can basically own everything that isn't full auto and has no folding stock. And no unusually high magazine capacity. However, to get anything, there's a huge amount of paperwork.

[@kw9849]

I'm a Canadian firearms owner. I'd love to tell you about my guns, but our government's penchant for banning things means I'd prefer they not have any record of what I own.

[@aaronmccullough2605]

"I lost all my firearms in a freak boating accident." That's the play

[@DogeMcLovin]

RIP Mini-14 and VZ-58 in Canada. Banning guns will totally solve mental health issues!

[@kellozo3560]

Lmao

[@BSFilms1997]

Well, I used to have them, but I sold them to Mike...from Canmore.

[@Alex-hp8ew]

@@aaronmccullough2605 a better reason in canada is a hockey accident

[@dirtbike662]

Country: USA. Guns: yes.

[@OkieDokieSmokie]

America: *laughs in civilian legal flamethower*

[@SmuggestOfRats]

@@OkieDokieSmokie Flamethrowers are legal in most US states, except for California. Presumably so other states can use the threat of flamethrowers and wildfires to prevent California from spreading its borders. I think. Source: am trapped behind enemy lines. Please send evac and off-roster handguns.

[@DogeMcLovin]

@@SmuggestOfRats Printer go brr and whirr

[@spacetexan8695]

Yasssss

[@spacetexan8695]

@@SmuggestOfRats hey friend how you doin? 😏😉

[@silvergemteam]

I've got to say that lawmakers are easily scared.

[@stefanmolnapor910]

Not when it comes to destroying our rights!

[@MAGAMAN]

They are all criminals, that is why they are scared. People with guns tend to shoot criminals.

[@christopherconard2831]

Them, not so much, but they can scare an ignorant constituency then claim to be their savoir.

[@ivefallenandicantgetup7950]

I mean It's a magfed shotgun Can you really blame them?

[@stefanmolnapor910]

@@ivefallenandicantgetup7950 do you mean because it has a detachable magazine??? Or did I fall for a sarcasm post?

[@orbitalslingshot2206]

In Belgium you can own almost anything from 22lr to .458 socom, the main reason is because it's not a real country and we don't have any real laws but everyone pretend and act like it is. Fun times!

[@blackskull427]

Wuat, Realy ?

[@tomsoki5738]

Please elaborate lol

[@MAGAMAN]

To be honest, the U.S. doesn't have any real laws either. If we did, most of the politicians would be in jail.

[@HighFlyingOwlOfMinerva]

Sounds much better than the Netherlands, where most guns are restricted as far as I know.

[@brecht9863]

Belgium has a network of elaborate loopholes, pretending to be laws. Whether you get in trouble here depends on luck more than anything else, since no behavior can ever qualify as following the rules when the rules are this inherently contradictory. Own guns, and the stakes in this game become very high, with frequent confiscation, fines and arrests due to individual law enforcement agents or competing governmental offices simply refusing to acknowledge the validity of the official state issued permits - and getting away with it.

[@derekschweigert7790]

Joe biden: "Just buy a Shotgun" Me: "K."

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

🤣

[@PilotTed]

Don't forget to fire it in the air as a warning shot that way you can get arrested. Its what Joe said to do.

[@vodnikdubs1724]

I got a Vepr 12 but same principal.

[@szariq7338]

I prefer Saiga over Spas.

[@TheFriendlyCorgi]

@@szariq7338 I prefer an AA12 over spas

[@notchipotle]

I live in Indonesia, I have 2 slingshots and a nerf gun

[@rowengarcia3852]

who needs a hi powered rifle when you have a perfectly good nerf gun

[@Zane434.]

@@rowengarcia3852 mod a nerf gun to shoot rifle rounds

[@backwoodsjunkie08]

Its nerf or nothing😂😂

[@zoch9797]

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[@Zane434.]

@@zoch9797 thank you kind stranger

[@poopitypoop1360]

USA - SKS Sadly I lost it in a boating accident 😞

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

Ah that's unfortunate 😢

[@suppressor4452]

Very sad but the atf won’t kill your dog so be happy ‘bout that 😅

[@josephjames3320]

ah..yes...

[@brandong8978]

Don't be a pussy. You didn't lose anything in a boating accident. The powers that be WANT to normalize having to hide your guns for fear of confiscation. Jokes like this, while cheeky, actually help to further that goal. I live in the Communist Nation State of California and I have multiple ARs.

[@hannesm1908]

@@brandong8978 oh nice california is communist now? Guess i gotta move there now, thanks mate

[@rollover4894]

I will soon be a gun owner, I just need some paperwork done, and the guns I will own are a Kar98k and a double barrel shotgun (Zastava m75). I am from Serbia

[@christianterrill3503]

Congrats being a new gun owner!

[@rollover4894]

@@christianterrill3503 Thank you

[@karas3248]

Why not a m48? Its probably a lot cheaper than a kar98k

[@rollover4894]

@@karas3248 Both guns are an inheritance, and the Kar98 is a sporter. I am thinking of buying a Berreta M34, since i found one for cheap

[@JoeKurr5]

Congrats!

[@christopherconard2831]

US Prior to a recent, and most unfortunate, boating accident: Ruger Mini-14 and MK2 Taurus 608 and 941 Rossi 92 Marlin 336 Mauser 98 and 96 Beretta 92 Winchester 1906 S&W 422 Remington 700 (243) and 1100

[@theriveracis5172]

Country: US of A Guns: Wouldn't you like to know fedboy

[@HourRomanticist]

*20mm vulcan cannon*

[@theStoryteller402]

bro, not even the feds want to know because idiots will want them to come take it if you so much as sneeze.

[@TheAlexagius]

ha ha nice try Italian ATF agent, nice try

[@johnsmith-sp6yl]

_"an excellent comment"_

[@martinadini4142]

Uh wot

[@acompletelynormalhuman6392]

Only problem is I'm pretty sure most of his viewers are American

[@martinadini4142]

@@acompletelynormalhuman6392 well i'm italian

[@Faery69]

@@martinadini4142 si vede dalla foto

Country: USA Guns: Mossberg Model 46-B B Romanian TTC Beretta M922FSR Magnum Research Desert Eagle .44 KRISS Vector SDP SDS Lynx-12 Don’t report me to the FBI lol That’s definitely *all* the guns I own ;)

[@averagejoe7187]

Glad to see you here. Love your vids

[@jakiwijaya7316]

Wow reloads femboy is right here

[@josephjames3320]

@@bradenschroeder6175 good rule

[@davijazzz]

...and that Vector is full auto? (Not be afraid I'm not a ATF agent lol)

[@zebrisky]

@@davijazzz sounds like something an atf agent would say

[@AFBozo]

I'm a gun owner in the US, and I own a Carcano M38, Spanish 1916, and Spanish 1893.

[@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling]

“Oh those are just hunting rifle, not the scary AR-15 Assault weapon”

[@SapientSheep]

I live in the United States. My brother and I jointly own a .22LR semi-automatic rifle that we got when we were kids. I myself own a 12 gauge pump action shotgun, an AR-15, and a .40S&W handgun.

[@averageasian292]

staple collection. Very nice

[@thndr_5468]

Very nice very cool

[@TiroeRicaricaWestern]

Hi there, fellow Italian proud gun owner, I own mostly Western Italian made black powder revolvers replicas, but also a few semi-auto pistols and modern rifles as well. Let me tell you... I think you're the best Italian youtuber regarding firearms, very well made videos with fluent english spoken language, keep up the good work! Ciao da Bruce!

[@sparkk1761]

I love italy and its guns, specifically the beretta 93r, its the best sidearm in my opinion :)

[@nickoloes]

It does not take much to frighten our feeble minded "lawmakers"

[@TheVexCortex]

You could take a rock, paint it black and hot-glue a pistol grip to it, and they'd be hiding in the corner pissing their pants.

[@MrOiram46]

@@TheVexCortex I legit remember bringing Stormtrooper legos to school once and one of the staff freaked out about the lego blasters 💀

[@beamplays1484]

@@MrOiram46 brooooo

[@1lovesoni]

US. AKMS AR-15 PPK w/ suppressor (took forever for ATF approval but very fun to shoot)

[@thermionicemission6355]

Nice little setup.

[@1lovesoni]

@@thermionicemission6355 Well, I'm more of a historical collector and hobby gunsmith. My interest in guns is mainly from a historical and engineering perspective. So I wanted a good example of the Archetypal Russian and American cold war era battle rifles. The AR is set up with a full 20 inch barrel, A2 flash hider, the basic round plastic handguards (with hear shields underneath), carry handle sight, M16 style full stock (with a cleaning kit and some chem lights in the storage compartment). Meant to be a replica of a generic rack-grade US M16 (though it blurs the line between the A2 and A4 models. I like the look of the classic carry handle iron sights, but mine uses the rail mounted removable version in case I want to swap to optics later). However, the optics rail on the top of the upper receiver is the only one on the rifle. I don't like the look or the weight of the modern railed fore ends as seen in most video games. This rifle is meant to be simple, and historically accurate. Plus, I'd rather spend money on ammo to learn how to shoot it in it's most basic form than spend thousands on accessories that add more weight. Technically I have 2 AKs. A Romanian SAR-1 (basically a full size wooden stocked AKM), unlike most AKs in the US that are rebuilt from parts kits, the SAR series was manufactured by Cugir on the same assembly line as their actual military AKMs (just without the full auto trigger parts) and then shipped to the USA as a complete rifle. So it's one of the best examples of a proper military grade AKM in the US. Since it's all original and was never cut into pieces and reassembled, it functions perfectly and is surprisingly accurate. It's now wearing actual "battlefield pickup" dark wooden furniture from The Second Yugoslav War (eg: Kosovo conflict, battle of Sarajevo, etc...). (I also have the correct "POSP 4x24 B" scope which can quickly attach or detach using the traditional AK optics mount plate (found on the left side of most AKM recivers), though I usually only put it on the rifle if I'm taking it out target shooting) I have it set up to represent the classic Soviet battle rifle. I love collecting Soviet memorabilia and this AKM is the pinnacle of that collection. It's mounted on the wall along with a few reproduction agitprop posters (classic Soviet propaganda) as well as a couple shadowboxes of soviet pins and medals. The traditional AKM is also seen as the revolutionary rifle, or the underdogs weapon. A symbol of freedom, defense, equality, and protection (as seen by many folks around the world, especially in parts of Africa and the Middle East). My AKMS on the other hand is a Hungarian parts kit build (I love the quality of Hungarian guns but I also love how their AK handguards are smooth without the palm swell seen on almost all other AKM fore ends. The quality of Hungarian AK parts is much higher than Romanian, they're prettier, tougher, and nicer. But since my AKMS was rebuilt from a Hungarian rifle parts kit (a cut apart SA86). It'll never be as authentic as my other AK, though it does look prettier. I have it set up a little less traditionally. The pistol grip has been changed to the normal black polymer type (instead of the uniquely shaped Hungarian wooden grip it came with), and the right arm/strut of the underfolding stock has been wrapped with olive colored paracord (both to help with providing a more comfortable cheek weld, and more importantly so it's not uncomfortable if the metal gets particularly cold or hot depending on the weather/environment it's in). I consider my AKMS to be the thematic opposite of my full size AKM. (That one represents the good guy's gun, the rifle that defends the motherland, or symbolizes hope for freedom fighters). While the AKMS with it's underfolding stock is often depicted as the weapon of movie and video game henchman and bad guy's. I also have a Hungarian PA-63 pistol that would have been carried with their AKMS (the SA-86), so it's sort of a matching set. It's basically a Walther PP clone in 9mm Makarov. My PPK/S is chambered in .22lr because it's the quietest to shoot suppressed. I then did the whole process and all the paperwork to buy a silencer for it. After waiting 10 months I finally got approved. I call it my Bond gun because that's exactly why I wanted a PPK/S with Silencer, to be a working replica of James Bond's gun. It's not quite Hollywood quite (because that's impossible) but it's still quite enough to shoot with no hearing protection. I can even talk in a normal tone to someone while shooting it, or while teaching someone how to shoot with it. It's my favorite gun to actually target shoot with and I use it way more often than anything else I own. My home is out in a rural area of the country, and built on a hill, so the backyard slopes down into a small valley. It makes a perfect and safe little range. My landlords and my neighbor do not care if I set up targets and shoot down into the valley. Their only concern was being annoyed by the loud sound of gun shots. So my suppressed .22lr PPK/S "Bond Gun" is the only one I can use to shoot targets in my miniature backyard range whenever I want. I considered making a shadowbox display case for it to hang on the wall (like the good guy AK does). I would've put my old expired passport, a nice watch, and some other James Bond-esque things in with it too. However, I want use it for recreational backyard plinking too often for a display case to be practical. Lastly, I have a beautiful shiny Italian Chiappa Rhino 30DS revolver, in .357magnum/.38special (it can shoot either round). I always wanted one because I love unique guns. Those are a few of my favorite pieces from my collection. Sorry for the essay. I hope someone enjoys reading all of this though.

[@backwoodsjunkie08]

FBI OPEN UP!!!

[@Amonomen]

OMG it follows the form factor of the most popular sporting rifle in the United States. SCARY! - Lawmaker

[@CequalD]

Come from Canada. Own a traditions flintlock and a Pallas pump action shotgun. Edit: might I suggest you use the youtube polling feature? Could make this data collection easier unless you're trying to get specific brands

[@spacetexan8695]

If your from Canada and you own a gun You have my respect 💪🏻 Study your firearm friend And if you shoot 5 you shot 10 😉

[@TortlOdum]

@@spacetexan8695 explain please, cos i do not understand what makes Canadian gun owners different from the rest of the world

[@spacetexan8695]

@@TortlOdum because Canada is one of the places that owning a gun is difficult and culturally taboo It requires a lot more effort to own a gun in Canada than the United States for example

[@john-paulsilke893]

@@spacetexan8695 crazy thing too because during the “Wild West” most American cities and towns had firearms ordinances while most of Canada had no such laws and guns were openly carried. 😢

[@vovin8132]

@@john-paulsilke893 That's because we have rich, sheltered politicians from Ontario and Quebec dictating our livelihoods on the other side of the continent from their gated homes and armed security.

[@Sonof_DRN2004]

They ban whatever guns look scary not if they kill effectively.

[@joeydubbs763]

Guns don't kill, people kill.

[@mrfancypanzer549]

@@joeydubbs763 guns make it a lot easier.

[@killertruth186]

@@mrfancypanzer549 So with cars. But who knows?

[@mrfancypanzer549]

@@killertruth186 guns are a lot more convenient.

[@killertruth186]

@@mrfancypanzer549 Not in America. Unless if you know who would sell you one without obeying the regulations.

[@ognoders]

USA guns: not enough, never enough. send cheap ammo plz.

[@shadesinsertlastname1631]

lol

[@backwoodsjunkie08]

Lol yes!! We need ammo! When with this damn shortage end?!?!

[@Urmel331]

I live in Germany and I currently own A Sauer 80 in 7mm Rem Mag, A 98 in 8x68S, an Anschütz rimfire rifle, A Röhm rimfire Revolver and a SxS 16 gauge shotgun.

[@chrisriedner5385]

Gute Ausstattung

[@Urmel331]

@@chrisriedner5385 Demnächst kommt noch ne Beretta 691

[@mikewolloschek5107]

How bad is germany with magazine and other restrictions?

[@Urmel331]

@@mikewolloschek5107 The restrictions are that Sport shooters are only allowed to own Magazines up to ten rounds, Hunters may own any capacity, but only use magazines that are limited to two rounds for hunting. Magazine restrictons only apply to semi automatic long guns. I'd say it could be worse, but it still sucks.

[@theloki72]

@@Urmel331 They do apply to hand guns, too! Maximum 20 rounds per magazine. Semi auto long guns for center fire ammunition: 10 rounds. Rimfire no capacity restrictions. A huge problem arises if you own a rifle and a pistol that can use the same magazine. You are then de facto forced to use 10 rounds magazines only (rifle and pistol). Otherwise you are in possession of a magazine for a semi auto rifle with a capacity of more than 10 rounds, which is illegal.

[@OkieDokieSmokie]

"ASSembly" love that pronunciation

[@blitz0447]

From the US and I own: AR-15 AKM CZ P-01 And the rest are all military surplus rifles/handguns Working at a gun shop has its perks 😁

[@stefanmolnapor910]

Love my P-01 ! One of my favorites!,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

I have several firearms as a U. S. Citizen. A M1 Garand, Ruger M77, Remington Model 700, some Traditions muzzleloader, Ruger 10/22, Browning BLR22, Browning Citori, Taurus 992, Remington Model 11, Revelations- made Mossberg of some sort, and a few others I tend to forget.

[@bobmartin9918]

I did NOT expect to see you here... small internet I guess

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

@@bobmartin9918 quite small

[@backwoodsjunkie08]

But you lost them in a boating accident....right?

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

Uhhh, yeah. Including the DMPS AR-15 with a Redfield scope

[@nikomurrae6559]

USA. SKS, Glock 22, Stevens model 520, Remington Model 12, Revelation model 100.

[@z33thr33]

Texas, USA. 1 ar-15, .223 wylde and .350 legend barrels. 1 Rem 770 in .270. 1 Marlin 60 .22. 1 12" .22 rough rider. 2 50 Cal muzzle loaders. 1 pedersoli double barrel 50 Cal. 1 1854 Remington Navy .44. 1 NAA Companion "earl". 1 antique double barrel .44 w/ 2.5 inch barrel, 1 5 rnd 12 guage lever action shotgun

[@MAGAMAN]

Thank you, an ATF agent will be with you shortly.

[@z33thr33]

@@MAGAMAN Let 'em try.

[@TriskaiLittleBro]

Country: Belgium Guns: - Browning Buckmark - Glock 17C - SKS

[@bobmcsquirty7955]

I love the way you showed the mechanics of the gas operating system and the bolt! I am not familiar of anyone else who has done it like this and it was so interesting to see it in this new way

[@MrSpinteractive]

Fascinating firearm. Thank you for your video. In the US we generally don't think it's a good idea to publicly declare the number and kinds of firearms we possess.

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

that's totally understandable, but when I realized it was an intrusive question it was too late 😉

[@daveyhogan]

Country: America Guns: one of every gun.

[@gustavovianahammerschmidt7785]

America is a continent

[@schrodingersgat4344]

USA Profile pic list: (top - Bottom) 1. Golani Sporter: Century arms rebuild of Guatemalan surplus Galil in 5.56X45mm 2. Remington 1911R1 Carry (full size) in .45 ACP 3. FEG PA-63 in 9X18mm 4.WASR 10 GP {1978 production} with DDR furniture in 7.62X39mm* Not pictured: 1. KelTec KSG 2 Adams Arms AA 15 in ,5.56X45mm 3. TTC Tokarev in 7.62X25mm 4.Heritage arms "Rough Rider" in .22LR 5. Glock 19 , 9X19mm 6.Mossberg Model 702 "Plinkster" in .22LR *Bought it new in 2004. Favorite of the rifles I have at the moment. I'll be putting a different optic on it this afternoon.

[@soeaung9299]

I lost them in my boating accident

[@FJRyder]

Me too.... Damn the luck

[@CrazyDog651]

I'm Australian and own Category A/B which is manually operated longarm excluding pump action shotguns and my handgun license is on the way. the most unique guns I own is a straight pull AR type rifle in .223 and a straight pull 12 gauge shotgun since we can't get pump action shotguns on that license.

[@PotatoAndSickle]

wfa1L?

[@matejkratochvil3573]

Hi from Czech Republic. I’m a proud owner of 1966 Izhevsk AKM, romanian AKMS, bulgarian PKM, bulgarian AK74N, AKS74U, Izmash SVD-S, Norinco SVD63, finnish m27, tula Mosin PU sniper, 3x Erfurt P08, g17, g19, Makarov, Uzi, vz61, yugo mg42, springfield m14, ppsh41, pps43, TT33, beretta71. That’s about it i think. Big fan of your videos. Cheers

[@timothypryor7952]

Country: USA Guns: Lost in boating accident.

[@yurydolinsky]

🤣🤣🤣

[@backwoodsjunkie08]

What a coincidence! Mine to!

[@bobmartin9918]

Here is some data for you: I live in Scotland and I own a 20 gauge under over Beretta shotgun.

[@davookr1830]

Polish gun owner here: 9mm cz p07 and p09, tanfoglio made 1911 in .45 ACP, diamondback db-15 with 14,5 inch barrel in 5,56, few autoloading and pump action shotguns, diamondback db-10 in 6,5 CM. Good thing in Poland with gun laws is there is not many restriction to the gun itself (no barrel lenght, no magazine capacity limits, no flashhider and supressor nonsence, no different permits for pistols/rifles/shotguns... in my Country gun is a gun) the only noticable restricrion is that in Poland one need to have special licence for fully automatic weapons.

[@KurtOnoIR]

Wow! I wish I owned that. I'm from the USA and I'd love to list what guns I own but unfortunately due to the political climate today I don't think I should be listing what I own on public forum. It's a mix tho, alot of ww2 and Vietnam war era stuff, more modern home builds, pistols for concealed carry and rediculous stuff.. even some black powder guns lol. The spas 15 I think we never had the opportunity to buy if I'm not mistaken.

[@jeanpaulgartier3404]

Sadly, you lost em in a boating accident

[@tomsoki5738]

Honestly you have already given to much away, saying you have built your own and that you own “ridiculous” stuff is asking for trouble

[@KurtOnoIR]

@@tomsoki5738 yeah...asking for trouble

[@killertruth186]

It's the god damn import bill for firearms.

[@KurtOnoIR]

@@killertruth186 really sucks, I remember when a PSL was 650$

[@Skrillful]

I might be a little late but I live I Ohio, United States. I own some shotguns rifles and handguns. Ones in my room currently is a Mosin, AR-15, Steyr M9-A1, Makarov, SKS, undercover .38 spl revolver and a Saiga. Besides that thanks for putting out these education videos. Good info and quick to the point and very accurate info.

[@ohmyvisage]

I live in the US and own Lebel Berthier mle1892 carbine Arisaka Type 38 Arisaka Type 99

[@cuddlicalf4854]

Ian?

[@vidard9863]

I am rather enjoying my arisakas rather affordable if you get into reloading.

[@ChiEKKUsama]

USA here; dunno if you're still reading these comments but we don't have any federal restrictions on magazine-fed shotguns (state and local laws vary). There's plenty around, both foreign and domestic made. Lots of new brands of magazine-fed shotguns have been released too; seems to be a trend now to support both mags and breach loading (see the Mossberg 590M). Russian-made ones are definitely less common since the import ban took place, but they're perfectly legal to own. The only thing you have to watch out for is 922(r) compliance, which is more annoying and pointless than restrictive; and that applies to all imported firearms, not just shotguns. On a minor note, the "Saiga" you showed is actually a Molot Vepr-12. It was marketed as a "better Saiga", with the frame patterned after the much heavier RPK. You can also tell from magazine which inserts straight-on into the magwell like an AR. It had a short run of popularity here several years back but never got to the same status as the Saiga. But because of the aforementioned 922(r) compliance issue, there's still a decent number of online stores that sell parts for them. They're a ton of fun to shoot when they don't jam or fail-to-feed, which they like to do 😛

[@2copy3copy4cpoy]

I am a Vz.58 fanatic from America. keep up the great vids!

[@flyingpotato2521]

Country:Sweden Guns: AR-15 and some air rifles

[@backwoodsjunkie08]

Are ar15's pricy over in sweden?

[@flyingpotato2521]

@@backwoodsjunkie08 They're about the same price from what i know. They might be a bit more expensive. But getting a license in the first place is really hard over here

[@Alen725]

@@backwoodsjunkie08 Guns from US in Europe are more expensive because of added import taxes and local taxes + cost of transport to gun restrictive EU (all paperwork). On top of that gun stores wants a bigger cut since they dont sell that much.

[@yanislahtal6253]

Imagine Matt from Demolition Ranch trying to do the survey, his comment would be pages long!!!

[@brecht9863]

And that's just his gold plated ones :)

[@cappierising1774]

it reminded me of the flame thrower in "Aliens".

[@derpedroxdafuq9940]

I'm a Spanish gun owner/hunter and I currently own a Kar 98K and a custom made double barrel shotgun. Both of them were inherited from my grandfather, so I took up hunting to have those under my name. Additionally, we've got a Benelli Montefeltro and a Blaser rifle in my household.

[@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28]

Im a previous gun owner in America and lost all my guns in a "voting accident"...

[@fdd7002]

More like a “criminal accident” if you really did loose your guns. Because I still have all mine while not accidentally voting and winning

[@therideneverends1697]

@@MAGAMAN no, you lost because your poor preforming looser of a president, preformed poorly and the american people chose something diffrent. thats it

[@CoalPoggers]

I don't own a gun but I own guns in games lol

[@schrodingersgat4344]

Gotta start somewhere!

[@shhmypupissleepin3015]

Guns are an expensive hobby. My weed habit was cheaper than my gun fascination

[@schrodingersgat4344]

@@shhmypupissleepin3015 It's like any other tool. You get it ,learn to use it... and hope you never NEED it. I do wish that the "Peace Pipe" was something carried over from Tomahawks to guns. Allot of problems could be solved passing those around a fire.

[@OkieDokieSmokie]

RIP Dust514.....one of the few FPS where you lost all the equipment you brought when you died and had to purchase more equipment every time.

[@spacetexan8695]

What state do you live in? If you live in Texas and have a clean record I can and will sell you a gun on the cheap friend If you have a clean record

[@jimjellyjinjamjimbo]

It’s embarrassing we don’t have many of these down in North America. Thanks for the video! At least seeing it in action is better than nothing.

[@MrEazyE357]

USA. Mossberg 590 12 gauge, S&W 686+ .357 magnum, Beretta 92FS 9mm (made in your home country), Glock 19, and a S&W Shield 2 9mm. I should clarify, I did have these but lost them all in a most unfortunate accident at sea.

[@Lavthefox]

I remember picking one of these up, unfired, brand new, plus 6 mags and the choke/wad adaptor... for $1000 >.> the guy was like "I have no idea what it is... would you pay 1k for it?" I wish I had the money to get the Spas12 (also unfired) with it... but sometimes a good deal meets its almighty downfall... wallet limitations.

[@benkinane3317]

Im from France i own : HK MR 223 A3 Mas 223 Glock 17 gen3 Glock 19 gen4 Beretta 92 fs Hk usp M870 Pietta 1858 44.

[@therideneverends1697]

That is a spectacular collection with the MAS 223 and the MR 223

[@kingofenigma9678]

america I used to own 4 guns but lost them in a boating accident... truly horrific one was a WASR 10-63, one was a century R1A1, one was a radical arms ar-15, and the last was a springfield hellcat also i purchased them all (except the hellcat) while under 21

[@very7962]

US of A. The M&P 15 line and the beretta shotguns are my favorite Arsenal pieces

[@ArchieKeen1]

UK, chassepotte 1866 (cause black powder don’t need to have licence

[@tomsoki5738]

You do need a license to shoot it though...

[@ArchieKeen1]

@@tomsoki5738 I wouldn’t want to anyway considering the bolt head had rusted into the chamber and the barrel is thin at the muzzle XD

[@tomsoki5738]

@@ArchieKeen1 good point! Lol

[@nathanchestnut5515]

US, I've got a few glocks, an AR, a shotgun, some 22s, and some others. I've sold and traded a lot

[@backwoodsjunkie08]

Same here

[@MondayHopscotch]

I must be playing the wrong games.... and sure haven't ever seen one of these in person. Never knew this existed. Thanks for the video!

[@performanceanxiety7662]

gun owner in the UK. I have a .22lr for precision target and I do have a section 2 shotgun certificate but no shotguns... yet.

[@YoBoyNeptune]

Country: USA Guns: lots

[@karansingh1154]

Not really a gun owner (yet), But i'm from India & i have few firearm projects of my own but gun laws are so damn strict here that i have to beg, borrow & steal data from multiple locations (at least till i get my manufacturers license) in order to work towards my project. I'm thinking of supporting you on patreon so i can directly contact you once i get a bit more organized.

[@curseofa5r5a]

Amazing content quality.

[@jamesclark6420]

We now have a slew of AR and AK based shotguns in the United States, though for some reason the Franchi SPAS 12 and others were banned from importation, and the similar USAS 12 was arbitrarily regulated as was we call a Destructive Device. You can still own them here, but they're rarely seen. The many various other AR and AK based shotguns, which have identical function and performance, are currently prolific and widely available, with no hostile legislation or import bans against them. They seem somewhat popular, but few serious gun people regard them as much more than a novelty item. I've fired many of them. They seem to work well enough, though many are finicky about what ammunition they'll run. Don't have any. I prefer the traditional pump and S×S double. Though I did go to the effort and expense of legally manufacturing two Short Barrel Shotguns from doubles. It was TOTALLY worth it. The classic "sawn-off" shotgun in 12 and 16 Gauge. Immense fun to shoot. 😀😛

[@zincminer]

germany, glock 17 9mm and a .22 rifle

[@MrTredBear]

Who else is a member of the SKS club?

[@gfuentes8449]

Awesome vid and history

[@MrSwosh89]

Italian gun owner over here 👍 Romtehnica Sar 1 and one very moist Nugget as far as rifles, Jericho 941, Mauser M712 schnellfeuer, Ruger Mk2 and Tokarev tt-30. Needless to say it is not a very big collection and it will need some expanding, sure as hell a Stg58 is coming to the fold this year for my birthday 😁

[@I____HanS____I]

Im from Ukraine Own airsoft guns (ar-15, 1911)and airguns (break action rifle, 1911)

[@cranci]

Italian here. I currently own a Glock 19 plus a CAA micro Roni, a Beretta 76, a Norinco CQ-A (plus .22LR conversion kit) and a Benelli M4 tactical

[@duane8620]

Very interesting platform, a little bulky but functional. Great detailed video, really enjoyed it!

[@Nocturnalzyx]

USA I cannot confirm or deny if I own firearms but my favorites I've shot so far: Walther PPQ 1911 AR-15 AR-10 20 gauge shotgun

[@nikoandroman]

I didn’t know the Franchi Spas 15 was pump action aswell, good video.

[@tomyzar]

I'm an Argentine gun owner and Italian citizen, we can own semi auto handguns up to .50ae (you can get a special permit tough) we can have any shotgun pretty much semi, pump anything except full auto. The only thing that's heavily restricted here are "semi auto, detachable mag, military service rifles" if you bought one before 1995 you can keep it, you can apply for a special permit to buy one but I've never heard of anyone getting it after 2002. One interesting type of gun that used to be very common are "pistolones" (big pistols) those are smoothbore handguns that you can own up to 28 gauge only

[@DominicAmann]

Canada here. Lee Enfield Short, Magazine made in 1916, and a Pattern 1914 Rifle, both in service condition (full stocks) chambered in .303. Both shoot under 2" at 100 yards (in other words, better than I am). Wish I had a Ross (not chopped)

[@danhauser9164]

I hail from Canada, and own mostly Comblock surplus stuff, plus some antiques, and modern things for competition use.

[@grumpyasian5727]

I am a Firearms owner in the U.S.A, I own a multitude of rifles and Handguns. Mainly Bolt Action rifles from 1895 to 1943 (WWI, WW2, Korea etc.) I also own a few rifles from the Cold War but primarily do collecting and C&R/Antiques.

[@MerkleAkrunphleuphle]

Love how the dude at 1:50 isn't wearing eye protection.

[@phileas007]

Switzerland. I collect in my spare time and don't really shoot much. Here are a few: - Colt Walker - Remi 58 - various 19th cent. revolvers - p08 - p38 - tt33 - cz52 - rolling block shotgun - winch. 94 - some bolt guns incl. mosin sniper - auto5 - ar-7 - m1 carb. - a few 22 plinkers and my favourite: a nice Italian made Howdah interpretation in 410

[@mysteryman3666]

Gun owner from Thailand here: Rimfire Rifles: Anschutz 1710 D'HB Anschutz 1913 Walther KKJ Sporter Ruger 10/22 Target Pistols: Walther PPK/S Sig Sauer P210 Target Browning Hi-Power Smith & Wesson Model 60 Rifles: Winchester Model 70 in .308 Winchester Model 94 Shotguns: Derya MK-12 Remington 1100 AyA No. 2 Side-by-Side Shotgun

[@KuruGDI]

*Country:* Austria We have a category system. *Category A:* Basically everything made for war (machine guns/machine cannons and their parts, tanks and their parts, specialised ammunition (eg. anti tank), grenade, mines, NBC weapons, rockets, explosives etc.). Category A also collects forbidden weapons. (eg. weapons disguised as something else, full-auto weapons or pump-action shot guns). You must not own category A weapons. *Category B:* Every half auto weapon that does not fall under cat. A. You need to apply to a _Waffenbesitzkarte_ (translates to Weapon-ownership-card) and have some background checks before you can buy them. The amount that you can have is restriceted per card but varies from state to state (I think between 2 and 20). You can request enlarging the list for eg. collecting (you need some certificate for that) or sporting. Your request can of course be denied. Funny thing: You can own half auto shot guns, but not pump-action shot guns. So the SPAS 15 would be illegal in Austria as shown in the video, but maybe legal if you disable the pump mechanism. *Category C:* Every weapon that is not cat A or B. You can buy them as much as you want once you are 18. Since a few years you needs to register them. Examples would be eg. single shot shot-guns or bolt action rifles. *Side note:* You must not own pointy FMJ or SPB cartridges in caliber .308 and .223 (unless you are a hunter). I think you are allowed to own a rifle for these calibers even you are not a hunter because you could use some round nosed ammunition (but I'm not sure here) Not sure if this amount of information was you had in mind, but you are welcome... I own an ordinary half-auto Sig-Sauer Pistol BTW.

[@asianstreetmeat190]

Verry cool video!

[@lasagner9567]

Country: Where your mom's house is Guns: *flexes biceps*

[@midway223]

@Backyard Ballistics country: USA guns: 22/250 savage arms hunting rifle, Ruger p95 9mm, Walter p22 (California variant), merlin 22lr semi-auto rifle, Ruger pc9 carbine, taurus 357 magnum revolver (couldn't find the model), ruger 10/22 rifle (wood stock, not the takedown variant) i am holding a couple of guns for friends but these are the ones own

[@operator1192]

I live in the United States and I’d list what I own but it would take me a while to write down 90+ haha. But to summarize I own everything from single shot blackpowder flintlock and percussion guns, revolvers, semi auto pistols (both metal and polymer framed models) lots of ARs/AKs, pump and semi auto shotguns, precision bolt actions, lever actions, rimfire rifles and pistols, semi auto and bolt action military surplus intermediate cartridge and fighting rifle cartridges, many military surplus firearms of all kinds from the late 1800s to present, as well as a lot of semi automatic subguns many of which wear silencers. I hope that helps. This was a super interesting video by the way! I’ve never seen this shotgun before.

[@gerardfreeman8784]

Nice. Always loved look of Franchi Spas Used to own a Ruger 357 revolver but hd to hand it in to be melted down Live in UK

[@matty8944]

Country: Australia Rifles: Bolt action .22Lr CZ 452, Bolt action Sako .22LR Unknown model Shotgun: Straightpull tube fed Dickinson T1000 Pistols: revolver .22LR S&W 617, semi auto .22LR Rugar MK4 Look forward to seeing the video.

[@frankopanklaric]

Gun owner here from Croatia. I own a XDM 9mm, an M&P 15 sport 2 and a VHS-2.

[@Fillythedamned1]

U.S.A bushmaster ar-15, ak polish underfolder,benelli 12ga,browning 20ga,Sears and roebuck 12ga,smith&Wesson m&p 22-15,Remington 30-06,mossberg 22 ,ruger 10-22 ,243 win and a 30-30 lever action. Most were passed down.

[@MaximGhost]

4:00 "Shotgun box magazines have less rounds than a tube magazine" Promag 12 Gauge 20-Round Drum Magazine: "Hold my beer"

[@lilmookie6688]

I live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the USA. I have a Ruger mk3, a Sig 226, and 233 Polish AKs i have made myself from unbent recivers and parts kits. Almost forgot my LaMat reproduction and a Kentucky long rifle.

[@Poker-vp3ch]

I live in the states, and we own a lot of guns, the most used ones are, Tikka T3 .270 short Mag., Some .243 that I don't know the brand of, ABC AR-15, 2 30-06s', 3 lever action 30-30s', pump action .22s, Glock 19, .357 Revolver, and a .44 magnum revolver.

[@nononononononononononon1221]

Gun owner from Canada! I own a Type81, Mosin Nagant, Bodeo 1889 revolver, Winchester 1897, SKS, and an Enfield.

[@nononononononononononon1221]

JK I own none of these :^)

[@komradesnoipah1036]

the spas 15 is such a gorgeous shotgun

[@generalolivervonbismarck393]

American gun owner here. Resident of Louisiana SPAS-12 Mossberg590 AR-15(multiple versions ranging from pistol to one with a belt fed upper. Total 8.) AR-10(two. One in pistol config one for hunting) AKM One unknown brand single shot 22 Multiple semi auto 22s ranging from pistol to AR clones(total 7) G17 G19 G18(waiting for paperwork to go through) SCAR H(semi only) SCAR L(Semi Only) Remington 700 Mosin Nagant rifle Judge revolver in 45lc and 410 shot Raging judge P220 P226 P210 HK MP5SD Civilian P90 carbine

[@wWSbannerWw]

I'm from Italy and while i got slowed down from covid for a licence application, i found a sweet deal for a Franchi SA7 that i hope will stay until i have all the papers

[@I_am_ENSanity]

I live in America (Texas specifically) and have a P22 (22 long rifle), PPQ M2 Tactical (9mm), Rough Rider Heritage (22 win mag), Taurus G3C (9mm), and a PSA AR15 pistol (300 Blackout).

[@MaximGhost]

Plenty of AR-style 12-gauge shotguns here in the U.S. now. So, times have changed.

[@welittunhapong4880]

Pocket knife, it’s one of those flip knifes that lock when it’s blade up. I have two of those. I’m from Australia.

[@mrfancypanzer549]

I live in Norway, I own a CZ 455, planning on getting a Remington 870 and Sauer 202.

[@Urmel331]

Sauer 202 is some seriously sexy shit

[@mrfancypanzer549]

@@Urmel331 indeed, it's a shame they don't make them anymore.

[@Urmel331]

@@mrfancypanzer549 I was offered one last october, but the gunsmith wanted 5000€ for it without a scope or a caliber other than 308

[@mrfancypanzer549]

@@Urmel331 Jesus, I could probably get one with a scope for 2200€.

[@Urmel331]

@@mrfancypanzer549 yeah, i thought so too, but the gun was completely new thats why he asked for that much