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Originally Posted by bones
No misinfo.....the info. was spot on.....USA accounts for 5% of the world
Population and we own 50% of the planet's guns.
Why????? Maybe our mentality is ''might makes right'' Too bad.
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Japan has almost totally eliminated gun murder in their country. They have down it the right way. Can you imagine the NRA lobby ever getting onboard with the gun laws in Japan. Here is how they do it.
To get a gun in Japan, first, you have to attend an all-day class and pass a written test, which are held only once per month. You also must take and pass a shooting range class. Then, head over to a hospital for a mental test and drug test (Japan is unusual in that potential gun owners must affirmatively prove their mental fitness), which you'll file with the police. Finally, pass a rigorous background check for any criminal record or association with criminal or extremist groups, and you will be the proud new owner of your shotgun or air rifle. Just don't forget to provide police with documentation on the specific location of the gun in your home, as well as the ammo, both of which must be locked and stored separately. And remember to have the police inspect the gun once per year and to re-take the class and exam every three years.