The weapons are so widely available
After a recent spat of terrorist
attacks in the European Union, many are grappling with one question: Why didn’t
Europe’s strict gun control keep guns out of the hands of dangerous extremists?
Restrictions and outright bans on firearms have not prevented terrorists and
criminals alike from obtaining
In contrast with the free-firing
United States, Europe is generally seen as a haven from serious gun violence.
Here in Denmark, handguns and semiautomatic rifles are all but banned. Hunting
rifles are legally available only to those with squeaky-clean backgrounds who
have passed a rigorous exam covering everything from gun safety to the mating
habits of Denmark’s wildlife.
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