Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Being Shot

[MacAKM]

Originally Posted by DaBigNob

I didn't think they even had guns in Japan.

Its a black powder hardware store built double barrel

[v1r]

Originally Posted by MacAKM

Its a black powder hardware store built double barrel

I realize you have been here for a year, but you have started posted only recently, so welcome to DR! Hope you stick around.

[niknik]

Originally Posted by v1r

Hence the home-made slam fire shotgun.
I would be interested to know if the shells used was home-made as well.

They would have to be. If there were shells at all. It's possibly a firework gun. With a battery ignition. Basically like a motar. But instead of the secondary explosive, there's projectiles.

[Nargacugapp]

Originally Posted by v1r

Slam fire shotgun.

That's wild. Especially from a country where something like this is rare.

[Tyrantus]

That gun looks so sketchy lol, no way would I use it. Looks more like a pipe bomb.

[AnaleFaust]

Holy fuck that's Shinzo Abe

[Tornadolen]

He died.

[Tyrantus]

Yep, they just announced his death.

[Eldeanio100]

All politicians should have a target in their back. That way they will always work for the people

[ambubadger]

Gun ownership is very restricted in Japan and limited to hunting rifles and shotguns. Handgun ownership is impossible, I believe even the police are not allowed to carry off-duty. As for the gun, it looks like two pipes with a powder charge possibly ignited electrically, easiest thing to do if you don't have percussion caps or regular shells with primers. You would only get one shot per barrel without chance of reloading on scene, but that was all he needed. I think the last high profile political assassination was in the 60's and that was with a sword!