I am just really curious as to the societal views on firearms differ from the USA vs anywhere else.
Not wanting to have a discussion on what YOU think should be done, but how actual people view them.
That said, I am just a gun nut. Real, airsoft and any other firearms. I pretty much grew up fascinated with them and have always enjoyed shooting.
I am probably the average gun nut here in the USA. I have competed in real steel matches of all sorts, all the way down to back yard can and BB competition with friends.
Like most, we view them as tools, toys and conversation pieces. Things to tinker with and make better.
Also, and most importantly, safety is the #1 thing. It ranks high and is always priority, even though we may call them toys.
Funny thing is, most gun nuts I know understand the use for weapons in war and gives us a sobering understanding of the impact of projectiles (no pun intended).
We view the violent use of firearms as the last option.
We see no issue with them in every room, in cars, bikes, backpacks etc.. You could say it is the same thing as socks and shoes, just something we wear.
I guess you could say it is similar to how a person would build hot rods, ride motorbikes, and other things that folks do for a hobby.
No matter what garbage you see on TV, I would hazard to say a majority of Americans think like this.
So, ask me a question and I will give an answer, and a question back.