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I mean in an era where you have access to the collected knowledge of humanity, yeah I think someone would strongly consider consulting that knowledge for uber basic information.

If your concern was bias, this topic will be at least as biased as anything you find elsewhere. People are biased by nature, often without even acknowledging this.

Yes, things can be discussed without getting political.
Sorry u hear u cant do that.

I understand people can be biased, but at least here I can get different opinions, views. I believe looking at all the angles is the best way to form a better opinion.
And Im grateful to the people that have shared information on the subject.

Cool, so what is your view on it?

Before you say "you are still forming your view since you don't know anything", where are you leaning right now? What do you currently understand the situation to be?

Historically, counties have banned weapons from citizens. It tends to not turn out great long term.

Well, first of all I would like to hear from more people in other regions. Someone mentioned australia, maybe there are people here in other countries and they could share how things are handled there.

Second, where do illegal weapons come from? Something someone mentioned. I think he meant they are legally manufactured but how do they end up with people who shouldnt have them.

Also, why are u asking in such a defensive way, I have not judge anyone or taken sides. All I have done was asked for information. You also sound upset I am not informed well on this, I dont know why.

where are you leaning right now? What do you currently understand the situation to be?

Yes, things can be discussed without getting political.
Sorry u hear u cant do that.

brb gonna discuss next year's Presidential election without getting poltical

Maybe I'll then discuss the FFXVI Demo without getting too much into video games

The fact that u cant have an intelligent conversation like two civilized people without reverting back to political views is what bothers you.

Second, where do illegal weapons come from? Something someone mentioned. I think he meant they are legally manufactured but how do they end up with people who shouldnt have them.

In Sweden, they are smuggled from Europe.
Lots of them are remains from the Bosnian war. They used to throw in grenades for free for a while, which was problematic.

The fact that u cant have an intelligent conversation like two civilized people without reverting back to political views is what bothers you.
At the end of the day, people have to sit down putting aside their differences and find a solution. Thats what adults do.

Question, what are the laws in sweden? No weapons at all, right?

It's certainly possible to have an intelligent and valuable conversation on gun control, but it literally is a political view. Whether you support or abhor any form of gun control to any level, that's a political view. If you don't understand this, I don't think you're ready for any sort of political discussion.

You can own guns for three reasons.
Hunting, competition (like biathlon) and for collections.
For hunting, you must pass a hunting exam.
For competition, you must be a member in a club and be somewhat active.
For collections, it must be a specific form of collection, like the development of a specific form of gun. You cant just hoard them like in USA.
Each weapon also requires a separate gun license that you get from the police, who does a harder background check than USA.
This license is pretty strict. You must store your gun in a heavy safe while not in use and it must be transported safely. You must always carry the license with you when you transport it. If not, you will lose both the license and the gun.

...well, the police also got guns so I guess it exist four reasons.

Second, where do illegal weapons come from? Something someone mentioned. I think he meant they are legally manufactured but how do they end up with people who shouldnt have them.

Thank u for sharing this.
Do u currently live in sweden?
What u describe sounds fair, Im not aware of shootings in sweden either. I always hear good things about them.
Would be nice to visit, see what society is like, see what crime is like, see how the police is like over there. My coworker was there last year, Ill ask him about this tomorrow.