I think the laws vary from country to country. I am sure that many of these animals are killed on game farms. I have read of people doing it with the big handguns but I don't know if some countries allow it or not. It has been done though. Someone who is an excellent shot can do a lot with any gun that has suffician power to get to the vitals. I am with you though. If I had to try it would be with a 45-70 as apposed to a handgun. Some of the big handguns have the power But I for one am no longer profiscient enough to try it. Chicken too