《闲话美国》－美国真得和影视剧里一样枪支遍地吗？

American Under the Microscope

Who can own it?

- Anyone who is a citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)

- Over 18 you can buy a long gun (rifle or shotgun)

- Over 21 you can buy a hand gun (pistol)

- under 18 you can shoot with your parents

- The difference between rules for long gun and hand gun might be related to safety concerns

How many can you own?

- No limit

- If you are a gun nut, you can even get your own arsenal

Why is it legal?

- The Second Amendment to the US Constitution

- It is very difficult to change the constitution

- Gun ownership is a highly divisive issue in the United States

(people don't agree with one another)

How many people own guns?

- 33% of the population in America own guns

- There are 330 million privately owned guns (registered)

- If the guns are inherited, then they are probably not registered (legal loophole)

What do people use guns for?

- Hunting

- It's more difficult to get a license for hunting than to get a gun.

- Target shooting (e.g. clay pigeon) for fun

- Most people who are caught in gun violence and crime are usually criminals themselves. Gun violence is not as common and prevalent as you see on TV or in movies.

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