Originally Posted By: Doverham


...Gun proofing reflects the philosophical divide between the US and Europe on the regulation of risks generally. In Europe, there is risk until proven otherwise. In the US, there is no risk until it is proven....


I believe Tony's example of the Clarke barrel failing within a few rounds of being proofed is very telling. The gun was proven otherwise, but the proof house was very quick to blame the shooter. Why not skip the middle man and his fees and just blame the shooter. The fellow that picks up the gun, loads and fires it should be responsible.