Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]

As somebody in the United States, I know my country is very divided on this issue. I am in support of the right to own a gun for several reasons. One of which is I believe I have the right and freedom to own a weapon for recreation (Hunting for example), as well as self-defense. The thing that is important to remember for my context, is the fact that people who would want to have a gun for criminal intent, already own the weapons. So, if somebody breaks into my house and intends harm on my family, if all I have is a knife or a baseball bat, I am at a serious disadvantage. Everybody talks about the number of deaths because of gun violence a year, but nobody talks about the number of lives saved or break-ins prevented because a law-abiding citizen had a gun handy.

Ultimately it is not a gun issue, it is the issue of evil in the world. People will find a way to harm others, and commit crimes, if they have a gun or not. I know that I want the right, and the ability to protect my family, in the situation where somebody means to cause them harm.

Take that for what it is, I know your context is different and I am honestly not as familiar with it.

Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]

Well there is one more thing worth considering, and that is foreign relations. Part of the reason Japan didn't want to invade the United States during World War II, was the fact that pretty much all of the citizens were armed, and I image they didn't fancy wanting to get shot in the back at every turn. If you are wanting to invade a country, you will think twice about doing so if all the people in that country are armed and could fight back. Worth considering, or at least throwing into the pot of things to think through.