I recently came across a website (forgot what site it was) listing gun laws for the European Union member countries. I notice AP ammo, tracers, penetrating ammo, and the like was totally banned. I also noticed that hollowpoint handgun ammunition was completely banned and I may be wrong but I think this applies to the police and security firms too (gotta use FMJ ball I guess or maybe some wadcutters?).
Machine guns are totally prohibited for civilian possession or purchase.
I also noticed that with semi-auto CENTERFIRE rifles the maximum civilian capacity was 3 rounds. I might have read that wrong. I do know that in most EU countries "military-style assault weapons" are a no-no. I thank God that my relatives were smart enough to leave that continent behind and come here (of course they didn't come here to escape the gun laws ). CRC