I know many people here in the US who have guns at home, and find it fascinating how different laws and attitudes vary among different countries.
many countries aren't as permissive as the U.S. when it comes to gun laws
We've lived abroad, and seen it firsthand. To many, we're downright barbaric. It's a hot topic, I know -- but there has to be more than "don't touch my guns!!!"
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