>> I spent 2 days in Hong Kong.
>> All privately owned guns banned I was told
>> So it was interesting to see an ostentatious and casual 
>> show
>> of weaponry by 2 policemen, dressed in body armour and 
>> with
>> both rifle* and pistols, wandering through pedestrians on
>> Hong Kong island. Nobody gave them a 2nd glance except me
>> and my camera.

> I see you photographed them from the rear ( very wise I 
> think )
> If guns are banned in Hong Kong, then why the heavy 
> artillery
> for these guys *  What kind of action do they encounter *

Viewpoint was happenstance. I saw them as they were moving 
away from me and took the shots as they disappeared into the 
crowd. But, I do try to be circumspect in my picture taking 
when it may matter. usually I get it right ;-).

I was told that "the odd gun" does come across from China 
but that they are usually brought in for jewellery shops and 
that for individuals there is essentially no gun crime. An 
extremely safe place to live according to our (female) tour 
guide. She claims that a woman can wander through the 
streets somewhat tipsy at 2am without risk.

        Russell 

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