UK person here. I can’t believe guns are so cheap! Can’t say I’ve ever had an interest or looked into in any way, so it’s my own ignorance that leads me to be so shocked – but I assumed they’d actually cost more than say a decent wild night out...  But from seeing the prices you're throwing around I’m no longer quite so shocked that everyone seems to own at least seven or eight of them! 

Again naivety here, but just how easy are they to get? I’d [i]assume[/i] that there are very strict checks involved and only a squeaky clean person without any criminal background or mental issues could get one, and even then it’d take a long time? Here the checks usually include interviews, visits to the person’s property, criminal records checks and references from friends. In addition, the applicant’s GP is usually contacted before its even considered. You also have to prove that you actually require your firearm on a regular, legitimate basis for work, sport or leisure. 

I’m guessing it’s not quite like that?