We Americans do spend a bit of time debating the 2nd Amendment to the Bill of Rights. Both sides think they have valid arguments. Both sides have statistics, charts, glowing stories of success and horrid displays of failures. Thing is, in spite of the fact that two sides are diametrically opposed, we have it pretty easy....
--Chinese citizens are prohibited from owning any guns. Period.
--In South Korea, it is a death penalty for anyone not related to military to own or distribute firearms.
--Japan has strict laws, and civilians cannot own handguns. They can only own a shotgun or rifle, after scrutiny.
--Article 10 of the Mexican Constitution declares that citizens have the right to bear arms However, it is currently illegal in Mexico for any civilian to own a firearm of any caliber ever used or tested by the Mexican Government or Military. A citizen is stuck with a .22 to .380 caliber rifle or similar firearm without a full-automatic firing system. Ownership of any centerfire caliber designed for automatic or military rifles is forbidden.
--In the Netherlands, only citizens who are members of shooting or hunting clubs can get licences for weapons. This is only for sporting weapons.
--In Taiwan, legal private ownership of firearms and ammunition is severely restricted. Aside from a few individuals licensed decades ago and shooting organizations sanctioned by the government, only aborigines may receive firearm permits.
With approval from the government, Taiwanese aborigines may build and possess up to two muzzle-loading black powder rifles per individual, or up to six rifles per household, for hunting and ceremonial purposes.
This shows, it could always be worse for us, but let's hope not.
