[thr_120]

> In America licenses are not generally required to purchase handguns...

Now I understand why police in the USA is so aggressive when they expect citizens to be armed. People are talking 'defund police' while problem lies in Constitution.

[benjohnson]

The primary stated American reason to have guns isnt't personal self defense - it's to prevent governmental tyranny.

Frankly, I consider governments that have nuclear weapons and a disarmed citizenry much more dangerous that if the citizens are ultimately in control.