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Agreed. The US was probably the first country to rely on personal arms ownership to establish their independence. Its important to Americans.

• Frondo 7y ago
  It's important to Americans because it's been sold to us as a fictitious part of a national identity. The gun industry has very successfully crafted this narrative, to the point where so many people take it for granted now, but it wasn't always this way; this is a thing that developed in (depending on age) some of our lifetimes. Here's a book that takes a closer look at how guns took on this sort of mythic role -- more special than other tools and appliances -- in American identity: https://www.pamelahaag.com/books/gunning-of-america/ https://www.pamelahaag.com/books/gunning-of-america/
  • Fjolsvith 7y ago
    Funny. I kinda thought it was the U.S. Constitution that sold us on guns.
    • Frondo 7y ago
      No, and until 2008's Heller vs DC decision, private gun ownership was not considered an established right. America's status as a gun-loving nation is a relatively modern invention, and entirely one devised by gun manufacturers. It's working, too (and with somewhat predictable results).
      • Fjolsvith 7y ago
        > until 2008's Heller vs DC decision, private gun ownership was not considered an established right. Only in certain circles.