HA1 2.3 - Firearms Shopping

  In Nikko, the numbers of annual deaths caused by firearm never reached two digits in average. This was because the government put a very strict control on firearms circulation.

  For civilians who wished to own firearms, the procedures that must be followed were:

  1. Join a hunting or shooting club.

  2. Take a firearms course and pass a written test which is held three times a year.

  3. Underwent medical examination to prove mental health and have no history of drug use.

  4. Apply for firearms training, which usually lasts a month.

  5. Conduct an interview with police and explain the reasons why the applicant needs firearm.

  6. Passing the inspection for criminal records, possession of firearms, employment, involvement with criminal organizations, debt records, and relationships with friends, family, and neighbors.

  7. Apply for a permit to use gunpowder.

  8. Take a day's course and test shooting with a minimum score of 8.2.

  9. Obtain a certificate from the arms dealer containing a description of the weapon the applicant wants.

  10. Buy a standard case to store weapons and ammunition, along with a locker that meets safety standards.

  11. Allow the police to inspect the applicant's weapons storage area.

  12. Pass an additional background check.

  13. Buy the weapons.

  All these long procedures must be fulfilled in order to purchase firearm that were legally circulating in Nikko, which was consisted only of two types, shotgun or air rifle.

  That's why in Nikko, when there was a mass murder the headline was never "Mass Shooting" but "Mass Stabbing" or “Mass Hammering”.

  But all things have exceptions. For upper-class people who wanted experiencing the thrill of firing firearm, they could join illegal shooting club that provided military grade firearms for its members.

  One of the arms suppliers for illegal shooting club was Unagi Kenishiro. He lived in small cottage located in south coast of Nichiko, right on a steep hillside where only drunkard or people who lost their way would approach this place.

  As a former scout sniper in Nikko’s Marine, the old Unagi was very satisfied with the location of his cottage. Being able to enjoy sea breeze every day, along with sunrise and sunset gave him a great deal of happiness.

  The evening sun had just about to set when Unagi walked to his cottage. He steadily hiked the steep trail while carrying a fishing rod and tuna as big as a grown man's thigh. Like any other day, Unagi entered his house through the side door and headed straight to kitchen. Then, without warning someone suddenly smothered him using a piece of cloth from behind.

  Unagi did not know the effect of thick smelling liquid that was used to smother him, but he knew for sure he shouldn't inhale it. And even though he was old, Unagi was still capable of defending himself.

  Wasting no time Unagi reached the hand that gagged his nose, and he was very surprised because it was soft and weak. Therefore, even though he failed to knock out his attacker using a shoulder throw, without difficulty he removed his grip and took some distance.

  Unagi looked at his attacker while making an assessment. 'Almost perfect balance and stance, good at reading movement and know how to counter it properly, but his body is very weak. Even though he's wearing a balaclava, I can feel it he's young.'

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  "Who sent you?"

  "..."

  "Fine."

  Seeing his attacker chose to tightly seal his lips, Unagi no longer wasted his time and attacked. He tried to launch a body-blow with his right hand, but his opponent avoided it with a very small but swift motion, and he even managed to put his lower back against his left waist.

  'This is bad!'

  Unagi shrieked inwardly as his center of gravity shifted into one of his legs. He tried to counter it but it was futile. His body just smoothly arose, being savagely thrown, and hitting the cottage's wall very hard.

  When Unagi was still lying on the floor due to the dizziness, his attacker covered his mouth and nose using a cloth smeared with a strong-smelling liquid once again. Not long after that, Unagi fell asleep.

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  Similar to other countries on Planet Terra, Nikko applied a very strict law regarding the use of military force, especially the use of special force for domestic operation. Other than when martial law was on effect, 1st SFG could only operate under Special Tactic Group (STG), which was under direct command of Nikko Federal Police (NFP). This policy was adopted to prevent the misuse of special force by irresponsible official.

  Unfortunately, to eliminate an imminent threat to national security in the most effective way, the military or National Security Services sometimes had to take direct action illegally. The domestic Black Ops was much more risky than the similar operation overseas. If it was known to public, every unit who participated would be facing immediate liquidation.

  Therefore, when they carried out domestic Black Ops, 1st SFG applied the doctrine of one operator for one mission, and the operator only received intelligence and money in cash without other support.

  This was also the reason why in the selection process, the candidates for 1st SFG had to answer several simulation questions. The most frequently simulation was, National Security Service had detected that an anti-government organization would launch a terror attack on a public facility.

  The number of personnel, weapons, attack methods, and hideout location was already being obtained. An undercover officer from Nikko Federal Police had also managed to infiltrate the cell, but the arrests would only be carried out when the attacker entered their target.

  Of course, the military and NSS disagreed with the legal procedures that NFP had to follow unconditionally. Not to mention, versus contact in public space could lead to unwanted collateral and circumstance. An illegal operation was then issued and the candidate had to provide the most effective way to execute it.

  If the candidate chose to eliminate everyone at the location, they could continue to training phase. However, if the candidate tried to identify, made contact, and work together with NFP undercover officer, the candidate would be declared fail to enter training phase because they did not meet the psychological requirements or other parameters.

  When NFP high-ranking officials heard about this interview, they immediately asked Supreme Court to liquidate 1st SFG and asked Ministry of Defense to establish new unit with a more law-abiding modus operandi.

  However, Supreme Court rejected the request because there was no concrete evidence that 1st SFG was carrying out illegal operations in the country as mentioned in the interview. After this event, the relationship between 1st SFG and NFP turned into a fire and water.

  In his previous life, Hide was one of the best 1st SFG operators in carrying out domestic solo operations, and he often would visit Unagi to get his hand on untraceable mil-grade firearms.

  After moving Unagi onto sofa, Hide inspected every corner of the cottage. But he had to be disappointed as he didn’t find the firearm he hoped for, whereas in his previous life Unagi always bragged to him that in his cottage he had a wide variety of firearms.

  "Old bastard!" Hide cursed before sighed in silent.

  In Unagi's cottage, Hide only found a Sieg Sauer P365, Mini Uzie, AEK-74SU chambered in 5.56 mm, and several combat knives.

  Both Sieg Sauer P365 and Mini Uzie were being packaged in a shockproof Pelican Case and it would float when fell into water. Both weapons were chambered in 9 mm Para, equipped with a sound suppressor, tactical flashlights, and three extra magazines.

  As for the AEK-74SU, Hide found it in Unagi's wardrobe, without packaging and three extra magazines attached to it.

  Hide immediately packed the weapon he found along with several boxes of ammunition. Then, he calculated the value of his purchases according to the price on the black market.

  AEK-74SU, Minie Uzie, or Sieg Sauer P365 complete with extra magazines was sold for 600 Dillar or 60 thousand Ren each.

  Mil-grade ammunition was 200-400 Dillar per carton of 500-rounds.

  Sound suppressor for handgun or SMG was 800-1000 Dillar per pieces.

  Tactical flashlight complete with a spare battery for 500 hours of operation was 50-80 Dillar per unit.

  Each month Hide received about 400 thousand Ren from his father and he spent it in a very picky way. Therefore, he had decent saving. After deducting the premium for Totsuka Firm and registration fees for Kitaro Music School, his remaining savings were sufficient to buy 5-6 weapons. Unfortunately, he couldn’t get his hand on the weapon he want.

  Hide then put the payment for his shopping on the dining table, along with a vial of Hateur, a 2G dumb phone, and a message on a small piece of paper.

  After confirming that Unagi’s vitals were stable, Hide then left the cottage.

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