concept   gun ownership
31 commonsense assertions
Cultures (31) • United States (1) • Switzerland (1) • Japan (1) • Australia (1) • Countries with strict gun control laws (1) • United Kingdom (1) • Brazil (1) • Canada (1) • Israel (1) • New Zealand (1) • Russia (1) • South Africa (1) • China (1) • Germany (1) • Pacifist communities (1) • Sweden (1) • Ireland (1) • Mexico (1) • Norway (1) • Colombia (1) Colonial America (1) • Countries with limited military presence or conflict (1) • Countries with pacifist policies (1) • Finland (1) • India (1) • North America (1) • United States legal context (1) • Urban areas in developed countries (1) • Western countries (1) • rural areas in developed countries (1) • shooting culture (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 gun ownership United States In the United States, widespread gun ownership is valued for self-defense, recreational purposes and constitutionally protected rights. 21
2 gun ownership Switzerland Gun ownership is widespread and culturally valued for self-defense, hunting, and sport shooting in Switzerland. 8
3 gun ownership Japan In Japan, gun ownership is highly regulated and restricted, with strict regulations and low ownership rates for public safety. 7
4 gun ownership Australia In Australia, gun ownership is strictly regulated and limited to prevent misuse and ensure public safety. 6
5 gun ownership Countries with strict gun control laws Countries with strict gun control laws implement regulations and limited access to firearms to minimize violence and maintain public safety. 6
6 gun ownership United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, gun ownership is highly regulated and restricted with a focus on public safety and reducing gun violence. 6
7 gun ownership Brazil In Brazil, there are diverse opinions on legal and illegal gun ownership, influenced by concerns about crime and violence. 5
8 gun ownership Canada Gun ownership in Canada is regulated and focused on safety, while balancing individual rights with public safety concerns. 5
9 gun ownership Israel In Israel, high gun ownership is prevalent due to mandatory military service and security concerns. 5
10 gun ownership New Zealand In New Zealand, gun ownership is limited with strict regulations and a focus on recreational and rural use. 5
11 gun ownership Russia In Russia, there is cultural acceptance of firearms for hunting, sport shooting, self-defense, and national security reasons. 5
12 gun ownership South Africa In South Africa, attitudes towards legal gun ownership for self-defense vary due to high levels of crime and security concerns. 5
13 gun ownership China In China, private gun ownership is limited and strictly regulated, with government control. 3
14 gun ownership Germany In Germany, gun ownership is regulated with a focus on safety and responsibility, and requires stringent licensing and background checks. 3
15 gun ownership Pacifist communities Pacifist communities strongly oppose gun ownership and prioritize non-violent conflict resolution. 3
16 gun ownership Sweden In Sweden, gun ownership is tightly regulated and civilian ownership rates are low, with a focus on hunting and sport shooting. 3
17 gun ownership Ireland In Ireland, gun ownership is legal but heavily restricted, primarily for hunting and sport shooting. 2
18 gun ownership Mexico Gun ownership in Mexico is often associated with illegal possession and high levels of gun-related violence, leading to discussions on implementing stricter regulations. 2
19 gun ownership Norway In Norway, gun ownership is low and primarily focused on hunting and rural use. 2
20 gun ownership Colombia Gun ownership in Colombia is associated with high levels of illegal possession and violent crime. 1
21 gun ownership Colonial America In Colonial America, gun ownership was seen as necessary for protection against Native American tribes and wild animals. 1
22 gun ownership Countries with limited military presence or conflict In countries with limited military presence or conflict, gun ownership is restricted and perceived as unusual. 1
23 gun ownership Countries with pacifist policies Countries with pacifist policies have strict restrictions on gun ownership and limited access to firearms. 1
24 gun ownership Finland In Finland, gun ownership is legal but more regulated, with a focus on safety and responsible use. 1
25 gun ownership India In India, other weapons and tools for self-defense are more prevalent than guns due to stricter regulations. 1
26 gun ownership North America Gun ownership in North American culture is construed as a constitutional right and a symbol of freedom. 1
27 gun ownership United States legal context The United States legal context recognizes gun ownership as a Constitutionally protected right. 1
28 gun ownership Urban areas in developed countries Gun ownership in urban areas of developed countries is often viewed with skepticism due to concerns about safety and gun violence. 1
29 gun ownership Western countries Gun ownership in Western countries may not be as deeply ingrained and could be subject to stricter regulations. 1
30 gun ownership rural areas in developed countries Gun ownership is commonly practiced in rural areas in developed countries for hunting, sport shooting, and personal protection. 1
31 gun ownership shooting culture Gun ownership is a widely accepted and commonplace aspect of shooting culture for both sport and self-defense. 1