>>What I've seen in this thread is that people start participating in this thread with a personal standpoint and google any link that might support their standpoint without questioning the source, the numbers and the statistical analysis. Just throwin links arround does not prove anything. Search for reliable links with some reliable data and analysis.

>And you don't have a personal view on this?

Sure I have, but I'm not one supporting my views with links that are not comming from a credible source without any statistical data to draw conclusions yourself.

>Some guns are designed specifically to kill people. Military and police weapons fit that description.

>However, other guns are not necessarily designed for that. Target shooters fire millions of rounds each year and kill no one. Hunters kill animals with their guns, as they do with arrows, spears and knives. And finally, there are millions of homeowners who are forced to use their "tools" to protect themselves because the courts have become too lenient.

In holland there are strict rules for any guns used for recreation and hunting (which BTW in holland is neccesary, not neccerely falling in the category of recreation) Those guns are strictly controled.

Walter,