wow steemonkey! I thought it would be illegal to own that many guns in the U.K.! you can own them as long as they are in a safe?
Texas is definitely a gun culture state which I love. I never feel safer than our local ranch and farm supply store because there are always several people with guns on their side, and who knows how many carrying concealed. to us it's the ultimate symbol of freedom.
do most Britains think we are crazy for having guns and don't see a need for them?
There are collectors who have loads. They all have to be registered, licensed and kept in proper storage. It's tightly regulated.
Tribes in the jungle carry weapons so I suppose that is the natural way to be.
Your last sentence is probably accurate regarding how most Brits see it.
Unfortunately most people see things as their media tells them to and end up never seeing anything.
I remember reading analysis of Axis planning in WWII and the reason they didn't want to attempt an attack directly on American soil is because they knew they would basically be facing an army of millions because of all our guns!
the daily accounts of crimes being stopped by legal gun owners with their guns is literally astounding!
but you would never hear that from the MSM.