Guess where one of the top 5 genocides of the 20th Century happened after guns were outlawed in that country?Originally Posted by Sushimitzu
1928, the Weimar passed a Law that disarmed the civilian population. The Nazi regime siezed power shortly thereafter and in 1938, the Law was extended by Hitler himself.
Originally Posted by motown_steve
Every genocide that was committed during the 20th century has been preceded by the disarmament of the target population. Once the government outlaws your guns your life becomes a luxury afforded to you by the state. You become a tool to benefit the state. Should you cease to benefit the state or even worse become an annoyance or even a hindrance to the state then your life becomes more trouble than it is worth.
Once the government outlaws your guns your life is forfeit. You're already dead, it's just a question of when they are going to get around to you.