Well, in that society, there would be no crime that would make people want guns for protection, now, would there? I suppose there could be communal self-defense lessons for the average citizen so that they would feel more confidence in their ability to achieve security. Also, though I dislike the idea of propaganda, there could be movies, TV shows, or just pictures that show guns in an unfavorable light, so that the younger generation could see that guns are NOT a good thing.
If policemen were better trained and were capable of subduing criminals without the use of a gun, then that would definitely help in lessening the image of a gun being the best way of protection. Because of the many movies that show authorities bursting into, say, a crime ring with guns a-blazing, people get the impression that having a gun is a glorious thing, one that gives them the right to act like a policeman. Though there are terrible people out on the streets, we should be able to trust in our police to take care of them. Which means, of course, that our policemen need to be more efficient if the ordinary citizens are to place their trust in the system. If you have seen the movie "The Brave One" you'll see why the main character felt the need to purchase a gun because she was scared. With every example of how the system fails us, the common people feel more threatened than ever, and will want a gun to provide the safety and protection that they feel that the police system does not give.
Another way to lessen gun violence is to make sure that there aren't too many guns around in the first place. If there were taxes on each individual gun that a person owned, then obviously, some people would even want to get something that is so expensive. Also, if someone was required to renew their license often and was also required to undergo a serious background check before buying a gun, then there would be even less people able and willing to buy a gun.
So first, better police training and efficiency. Second, communal training for the everyday citizen to give a feeling of security to people. Third, stronger laws on guns would be a start on lessening the attitude of guns being available to everyone and his uncle (Taxes, background checks, frequent license renewals).
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These are efficient ways to solve the problem. But a police would need a gun when they fight against criminals with guns.
What kind of lesson though? learning some karate or something won't help you stop a bullet piercing your skin and drill though your flesh. The cops are not all good, so it's hard to trust them. "THOSE" kind of laws are essentially hard to pass, most people still need to have a gun within 50cm to feel safe. So, I guess this world is dead:D
I saw "The Brave One" and it really got me thinking about why people feel the need to take the law into their own hands.... fear, mistrust of those empowered to protect us, lack of faith in the criminal system... I guess all of these can be a powerful motivator. Maybe we should work harder at making governments work for the people and making them accountable to the people and their basic needs of safety and security... what a wonderful world that would be if that really happened...
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