While many states in the United States are learning the benefits of an armed citizenry Oceania is doing everything they can to disarm the populace. Currently in Scotland there is a campaign to show the “dangers” of air guns…
http://news.scotsman.com/politics/Fresh-bid-to-take-control.5430646.jp
From the article…
The campaign will include website adverts, posters and leaflets, and comes at the height of summer when use of firearms traditionally is at its highest.
And of course we need the “protect the children” argument…
Mr MacAskill said: “Airguns are not toys, but weapons that can kill and maim. There have been tragedies that have caused pain and injury to children and animals. That’s why we believe that action must be taken.
The first sign of governmental corruption is an attempt to disarm the populace.