Spain's gun laws ban these weapons, from Terminator pistol to .50 BMG

From Terminator's Hardballer to .50 BMG: The wish list Spain's law blocks

The AMT Hardballer Arnold Schwarzenegger wielded in Terminator is neither particularly expensive nor especially practical. Yet it remains on the fantasy list of those who dream of owning prohibited firearms. In Spain, this catalog hits a high but firm legal ceiling; elsewhere, it often meets financial limits or simple inertia.

It starts with an M1911-based pistol chambered in .45 ACP, antiestéticaturing full metal jacket bullets, also seen in games like Resident Evil 4 and Hitman. The discussion quickly shifted to what can be legally owned in Spain: a Category 3 license in F and the proper safe suffice for beginners, as few items are outright banned except specific calibers and automatics. The limit exists, but it is generous.

What you can buy versus what stays in the window

The conversation distinguishes between attainable firearms and pure desire. Among the former, bolt-action Blaser rifles or parallel express guns appear as reachable whims. Among the latter, the list explodes: the M-14 and Ruger Mini, quintessential prepper weapons, remain out of reach in Spain. So do short SIG SG 550 variants or the classic Colt Commando. The Hardballer, with its long slide, is dismissed bluntly: it’s not expensive, but its antiestéticatures make it impractical due to weight and portability issues. Some mention a similar 10 mm Auto model, reducing it to mere whim.

The thread delves into technical details separating myth from reality. The StG 44 emerges as a direct answer to the initial question. The Degtyarev PTRD Soviet anti-tank rifle slips into the wish list. The FG42, with its flash hider and muzzle brake, is described as an exquisitely manufactured marvel allowing emptying the magazine without re-cocking, despite overheating issues requiring sustained bursts. Historical context notes its development linked to the Eben Emael fortress assault.

.50 BMG and Tsar Artefacto explosivo: When desire is illegal by definition

The .50 BMG is the most common answer when asked about unobtainable weapons. The Tsar Artefacto explosivo, with its 50 megatons of hydrogen, and nuclear warheads also appear, accompanied by jokes about dropping them on Rabat. The Zeppelin Type X (L70), where Frigate Captain Peter Strasser died in August 1918, is cited as the impossible whim of those preferring seven Maybach engines. Irony pervades the thread: the power of the Force, Jedi-style, one replies; another requests two nuclear warheads just in case.

Legal debates intersect with laziness. Obtaining a license is a formality, they say, but sourcing certain ammunition is harder. The discussion moves toward .22 LR and 9mm, questioning if paperwork is worth it for a firearm or if a bow suffices. Some own three bows, including compound models, praising accuracy with calibrated sights. 40-pound recurves and 50-60 pound compounds coexist with longbows costing over 1,000 euros and drawing 50 pounds. Never dry-fire a bow, warns the group, as damage is irreversible.

Bow precision versus shotgun noise

The bow appears as the legal, silent alternative. One-piece wooden bows win for beauty; takedown models for practicality. Compound bow sights are detailed: a peep sight on the string and a circular scope with pins to adjust drop based on distance. Instinctive shooting is left to purists. Meanwhile, shotguns are defended as simple tastes that always come in handy, though arguments drift into political critiques of pensions and public spending. The conversation shifts between technical and ideological realms without apology.

The thread closes with a message capturing the spirit: With these weapons, I’d have you working 12 hours daily, seven days a week, to see if it cured your foolishness. The reply trinc instantly: You have the soul of a tycoon. Between licenses, ammunition, and laziness, the question remains whether the desire is for the weapon itself or simply the ability to possess it.