I think one point you have missed is that the Proof House here in Britain is nothing to do with the Government; they didn't set it up, it was the Gunmakers themselves
....Personally I like the system because it protects me. If someone sells an 'out of proof' gun here it is one of the Proof Houses that take up the prosecution.
It is all run by Guardians of the Proof House who are practical Gunmakers and not a bunch of Whitehall Civil Servants....
I appreciate that facts were injected here.
So let me understand, a non government industry organization has the power to prosecute and legally require destruction of a firearm. Are there any facts available on how often the proof houses have accepted liability for gun damage or injury after a gun passes proof.
Very interesting, hands up, how many folks would voluntarily participate. I would bet an optional US proof house would get exactly the same use as those folks who're sending guns to the UK for optional proofing at this time.
