Interesting article on guns and self defense

Photon Guy · May 17, 2016, 11:51 AM

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 · May 17, 2016, 11:57 AM

Interesting read especially considering the Russian and British sections.

Colorado Redneck · May 17, 2016, 08:44 PM

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

Photon Guy · May 19, 2016, 04:11 PM

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 · May 19, 2016, 08:08 PM

Very interesting, thanks for posting.

g.willikers · May 20, 2016, 08:19 AM

Thanks,
Definitely something for filing away for future reference.

Skans · May 20, 2016, 10:10 AM

I read it - definitely worth reading.

Armed_Chicagoan · May 20, 2016, 11:15 AM

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

johnwilliamson062 · May 23, 2016, 07:12 AM

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 · May 23, 2016, 08:59 PM

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

May 17, 2016, 11:51 AM	#1
Photon Guy Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2015 Posts: 291	Interesting article on guns and self defense 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/

May 19, 2016, 08:08 PM	#5
Drec Member Join Date: December 13, 2015 Location: SE of Seattle Posts: 22	Very interesting, thanks for posting. __________________ www.westcoastmetalshapers.com

May 20, 2016, 08:19 AM	#6
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Thanks, Definitely something for filing away for future reference. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

May 17, 2016, 11:57 AM	#2
Lohman446 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2016 Posts: 2,192	Interesting read especially considering the Russian and British sections.

May 17, 2016, 08:44 PM	#3
Colorado Redneck Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2008 Location: Northeast Colorado Posts: 1,993	Thanks for posting that link. Interesting read---revealing that gun ownership has little to do with gun violence.

May 19, 2016, 04:11 PM	#4
Photon Guy Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2015 Posts: 291	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.

May 20, 2016, 10:10 AM	#7
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,143	I read it - definitely worth reading.

May 20, 2016, 11:15 AM	#8
Armed_Chicagoan Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2013 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 776	I'm not too sure about that one. The part about Italy is definitely wrong, as the Italian commenter posted.

May 23, 2016, 07:12 AM	#9
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	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.

May 23, 2016, 08:59 PM	#10
NJgunowner Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,254	I read the Italian one as well, but from reading it sounded more about carrying then owning/buying.