No guns at home, so Japanese shoot ’em up while on vacation

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press • Instructor Dunan Albert shows off his gun Feb. 2 at the Hafa Adai Gun Club in Tamuning, Guam. The U.S. territory of Guam—a tropical island often described as a cheaper version of Hawaii—has long been the perfect place to put guns in the hands of tourists, especia...

Associated Press • Japanese tourist Natsue Matsumoto, 38, warms up for a round of shooting Feb. 2 at the Western Frontier Village range in Tamuning, Guam.

TAMUNING, Guam—Their well-equipped arsenals offer everything from tiny revolvers (for ladies) to Berettas, Glocks, semi-automatic pistols and M16 military assault rifles. If kids can see over the counter, they are welcome too.

Forget the white sandy beaches, coral r...

Published: 02/16/2013