I know Japan has very strict laws for normal gun ownership, but what's the situation with deactivated weapons? In the UK for example deactivated guns are usually legal to own without a license as long as they've been officially proofed. This includes deactivated guns with some functioning parts (e.g. you can cock, strip, and dry-fire them but can't shoot ammo).
Would something like a deactivated Nanbu Type 14 pistol be legal to own in Japan? Would you require any licensing or other documentation? What would Japanese law classify as 'deactivated'? Any info would be appreciated.
edit: seems a word in that post is being censored. No profanity intended just to be clear, I only meant what you do to make a gun ready for firing.
Would something like a deactivated Nanbu Type 14 pistol be legal to own in Japan? Would you require any licensing or other documentation? What would Japanese law classify as 'deactivated'? Any info would be appreciated.
edit: seems a word in that post is being censored. No profanity intended just to be clear, I only meant what you do to make a gun ready for firing.