Interesting article on guns and self defense

[Photon Guy]

I found this interesting article on gun regulation in Europe including guns for self defense in Europe and how it compares to the USA.

http://www.calgunlaws.com/myths-of-european-gun-laws/

 

[Lohman446]

Interesting read especially considering the Russian and British sections.

 

[Colorado Redneck]

Thanks for posting that link. Interesting read---revealing that gun ownership has little to do with gun violence.

 

[Photon Guy]

Indeed, for a non criminal keeping a gun in the house is no more likely to create more crime than keeping a fire extinguisher in the house is likely to create more fires.

 

[Drec]

Very interesting, thanks for posting.

 

[g.willikers]

Thanks,
Definitely something for filing away for future reference.

 

[Skans]

I read it - definitely worth reading.

 

[Armed_Chicagoan]

I'm not too sure about that one. The part about Italy is definitely wrong, as the Italian commenter posted.

 

[johnwilliamson062]

We have several European posters here and it would be interesting to see if that article is factual.
I also think it is foolish to compare Europe to DC, NY, etc. and broadly associate it with the US.

 

[NJgunowner]

I read the Italian one as well, but from reading it sounded more about carrying then owning/buying.