TK-421, on 11 April 2011 - 01:42 AM, said:
Damn, those are strict laws if you commit a crime, much better than the US. And you still have whipping, very nice. Doesn't say much about what it takes to own or carry one, if you even can, though. Do you guys have local gun shops? Or are gun laws pretty strict?
As to being 17 to get a license, that's good, since I'm 21.
What's the drinking age? And is there a legal limit where if you go past it you're considered driving while intoxicated, like we have in the US?
Yea we do have local gun shops. In the past, I used to follow my dad to check out guns whenever he needs to buy shells for his shotgun but nowadays gun shop owners don't display their guns anymore. Paintball shops do display the markers though.
Basically to own a gun, you need to make an application to the Chief Police Officer of the state where you are residing. Of course, the Chief is going to ask you a lot of questions which involves a lot of "WHYs". It's discretionary mostly. Farmers or anyone with a big land would have a very easy time applying for a shotgun, normally. Application for pistols are more likely to be rejected though, unless you handle thousands of bucks (ringgit) every day or you're some big shot politician. Here's another link which would be more relevant, think I gave you the wrong one just now;
http://www.agc.gov.m...5/Act%20206.pdf
I'm not sure what's the legal limit before you're considered intoxicated, but last time I checked BAC should ALWAYS remain at 0.00% which basically means that you're not supposed to have even a drop of alcohol I guess before you get on the wheels. But I guess, if you're a good drinker you can always just make sure you don't drive like a moron. The legal age for drinking is 18 years but some bars only allow those who are 21 years or older to drink, so I guess you're good to go.