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Entrevista a Spanish Pew 🔫

Interview with Spanish Pew 🔫

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In this post we are going to interview the weapon expert @spanishpew, who will bring us closer to the world of firearms in Spain. A world many people know little about, either through lack of interest or lack of information.

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1.- To begin, let's get to know you a little better. Who is spanishpew and why did you create your community?
Spanishpew is an attempt at a character on social media. I say attempt because in the end, it's 100% me and I don't hide. I created this page with that name and anonymously to share the photos sent to me by followers with their weapons and thus introduce the world to outsiders.

However, after a short time, I realized that many also wanted to know who was behind it, so I started posting content with the “character” wearing a cap and glasses, which after all, are my usual look.

I firmly believe that a large part of the citizens are completely unaware of their rights related to firearms but would obtain a licence if someone explained how. I also believe that the more of us there are, the better the institutions will treat us, and that we need to set aside the rivalry between sport shooters, hunters and “tactical” enthusiasts. We are all in the same boat.
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2.- When did you get your gun license? Why did you do it?
I got my licence late, at 25, because of a combination of not knowing enough and lacking the opportunity. I went through many ups and downs before my life became stable enough. Even so, I obtained my licences before becoming a soldier. I felt the urgent need to collect weapons and learn how to use them all – a dream I had carried since childhood, along with becoming a police officer.
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3.- What weapons do you have?
I know quite a few people who have more and better guns, but I do have a few. I am also lucky to share my life with someone in the same field who has her own. My two brothers are licensed enthusiasts too, so I have access to other guns without buying them. An example is the famous Scorpion I sometimes show, which actually belongs to my brother.

Let's say that at home I have more than ten but fewer than twenty weapons, including shotguns, rifles and pistols. As I said, people around me share this hobby, we regularly lend one another different guns and my girlfriend also has a licence.
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In case anyone doubts it, all of them are perfectly legal, have the required firearm registration documents, are kept in gun safes (I have several) and are in perfect working order.
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4.- How often do you go to the shooting range?
I try to go at least once a month, but the price of ammunition is through the roof and that's practically what most affects the hobby. Another problem is that the federations have many rules (sometimes imposed and sometimes not so much) that limit the way of training, which is a bit frustrating.
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5.- What types of shooting are practiced in Spain?
Many more than people imagine. Apart from hunting, there is clay shooting, IPSC courses, precision pistol shooting, long-range shooting and much more. If people in Spain were better informed, there would be many more firearms and many more athletes. Even France has three times as many guns per 100 inhabitants as we do, and that pisses me off.
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6.- Is it complicated for a civilian to obtain a gun license in Spain?
It's easier than it may seem, but it involves costs that not everyone wants to take on. Not so much the fees, which are not excessive, but the requirement for an approved gun safe. If you want an F licence and to keep the pistol at home, you will spend at least 600 euros on the safe alone. Add the course, the fees, the pistol itself, ammunition and club membership. But where there’s a will, there’s a way. Some of us spend those 50 euros on a couple of boxes of 9 on Sunday instead of drinks on Saturday.

7.- Opinion of the CZ Scorpion Evo.
I understand that you are referring to the S1, which is the civilian semi-automatic version. I am lucky to have one in the family, and I really like it a lot. It is lightweight, simple, and fun to shoot. The only thing that bothers me, and that is inevitable with our weapons regulation, is that it is too long for the type of weapon it is.
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8.- Expectations for the MP5 submachine gun (and all its variants) in the medium to long term future.
In my opinion, the MP5 is a weapon that fulfills its function perfectly, but there are other weapons that have overshadowed it a bit, such as the PDWs (the MP7 itself or the P90) or more recently the SIG MPX, which honestly seems to threaten its reign. It seems that SIG is going to dominate the market in the coming years thanks to its victory in the USA.
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9.- How do you see the future of self-defense in Spain?
I don’t want to stick my neck out too far, but the outlook seems bleak to me. The law is only going to get worse. Unfortunately, in our country, criminals’ rights take priority over those of law-abiding citizens. But I believe insecurity is likely to increase, and necessity will mean that many people lose their fear of certain laws in pursuit of their own protection and that of their loved ones.
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10.- AR: 300 blackout or .222rem, and why?
I think the .300 Blk is better for hunting: it is slower and larger, making it more lethal at short distances. It also performs better in short barrels and with a suppressor. At greater distances, however, the .222 Rem is better. If something needs to be penetrated, something smaller and faster has the advantage. That is without considering prices or availability, of course. Ideally, the .223 (5'56x45mm) would be legalised, which would lower the price of imported rifles, and we would avoid having to use substitutes.
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11.- What weapon do you see as most suitable for home defense?
First, to be clear: in Spain, firearms cannot be registered for self-defence except under licences A and B. The best option is a short shotgun: very effective at close range, with little risk of overpenetrating walls, plenty of ammunition types to choose from, and no requirement for an approved gun safe. I will soon release a video testing different cartridges with the Mossberg.
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12.- Are AR 15 available in Spain? Differences between models, brands, calibers, etc.
As with everything, the main differences between ARs are the quality of the parts and materials. That explains why some cost 1800 euros and others 4,000. Then there is barrel length, which you choose according to the intended use. One of the brands everyone dreams of owning in Spain is Daniel Defense, a real gem, but imports are scarce and expensive. I have a Luvo, for example, which is one of the cheaper ones. As a colleague mentioned earlier, the most common calibres are .222 Remington and .300 Blackout, although several others are sold.
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13.- Is it possible to have a firearms licence without sitting recruitment examinations for the FFCCSS, and what can it be used for?
There are several types of firearms licence. Civilians obviously cannot obtain the licence held by the FAS and FFCCS that allows carrying. However, they can obtain other licences, such as D, E and F, which do not allow carrying but do cover handguns and long guns. Civilian firearms are registered for hunting and sport shooting. In other words, you can own an AR-15 and a Glock 19, for example.
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14.- What do you think of the weapons used by the Spanish Armed Forces (FAS)?
It should be clarified that the FAS comprise three armed services with many very different branches and units. They do not all use the same weapons and may have specialised equipment. For example, the standard rifle is the H&K G36, but the Marine Infantry has recently started receiving H&K 416 rifles. I find the G36 reliable and very easy to maintain, although a little long for many situations.
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15.- Can a civilian obtain an assault rifle in Spain?
An assault rifle is, by definition, an automatic weapon. Under article 6 of our Weapons Regulation, such firearms are considered weapons of war and are prohibited except for state agencies. What we can own are semi-automatic firearms that look like assault rifles.
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16.- What is better for gun holsters, thigh or belt?
I would avoid thigh platforms except for very specific missions and situations. The angle of the leg can make drawing difficult in certain positions. As a general rule, on the belt, with a mid- or low-ride belt attachment, according to personal preference, with a leg strap recommended.
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Farewell:
Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to address this great community through your channel. For small pages like mine, the support of the big ones helps us grow and improve, and I believe that by reaching more people, great things can be achieved.
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I want to add that I am always happy to receive questions by DM. If I cannot answer a question, thanks to the incredible network of contacts I am building through social media (Instagram, Youtube), there is always someone who knows more than I do and can answer it.
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A hug to everyone and lots of pewpew!
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