Could this happen here? Even if you care nothing about shooting or hunting, consider this.
In Mexico past six years there has been more than 50,000 murdered.
The majority of Mexican citizens cannot purchase firearms. Technically they're allowed to own them, because Mexico's constitution was worded similar to our Second Amendment. However, there are only a handful of gun shops in the entire country, and the sheer volume of paperwork, checks and personal recommendations required is huge. Even if you could obtain permission to buy a gun, the highest caliber pistol is low with the highest caliber reserved for law enforcement and the military.
A population powerless to do anything.
In Mexico past six years there has been more than 50,000 murdered.
The majority of Mexican citizens cannot purchase firearms. Technically they're allowed to own them, because Mexico's constitution was worded similar to our Second Amendment. However, there are only a handful of gun shops in the entire country, and the sheer volume of paperwork, checks and personal recommendations required is huge. Even if you could obtain permission to buy a gun, the highest caliber pistol is low with the highest caliber reserved for law enforcement and the military.
A population powerless to do anything.