Gun sales rocket in Europe

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EU sales quoted are primarily of blank firing guns, that are also capable of firing 8/9mm cartridges loaded with CS and Pepper dust.

Many have an interesting accessory that screws into the muzzle that allows them to also fire signal flares

Although effectively semi-automatic starting pistols, these things are being seen more and more often in Russia where they are often "adjusted" to fire live rounds.