What is the fear of allowing Polish citizens to legally own guns?
The communists brainwashed people in Poland during 40 years of Soviet domination. They had an incentive to instill a fear of firearms because they were concerned that the oppressed Polish population might use guns for resistance or self-defense. Meanwhile, members of the communist party had easy access to firearms.
Although the communist system has ended, the effects of that brainwashing still linger today. Many people in Poland are unaware of the American gun system and the issues surrounding firearms in the United States. They often only see news reports about shootings and mistakenly believe that anyone can simply walk into a store and buy guns like they would buy candy.
