Yeah Larry re value, but the real intent of a Proof House WAS to insure a gun's safety to the public. However, under government control, it appears that a Proof House is now a vehicle for gun control, at least in the UK. If it's purpose was only that of gun safety, I would be all for it. But, it appears to have evolved in to much more than a safety issue, at least in the UK, where now with the changes in proof tolerances, it appears to me to be about control as opposed to safety. Also, Lagopus states proof is regulated by the gunmakers and the trade, but if it is 'illegal' to sell a gun out of proof, then that constitutes a criminal act which indeed involves the government (and according to Wikepedia, subject to a 5000 fine, and more if more than one out of proof gun is involved in the sale).
Last edited by buzz; 03/15/15 07:23 AM.
