Mike, you are an odd cat.
There are no regulations on tattoo equipment at the moment. You can buy new kits on Amazon. If you think this is so wrong, write up some legislation and hand it to your local official that can make put into law.
Those that become artists usually apprentice under a known artist until they get their license. You and I can both buy the equipment tomorrow and start inking up our friends. I bet they are not happy when all is done and the tat looks like crap!
George, yes, you can practice on meat.
