Some "leaders" think citizens shouldn't be allowed to own a gun. Others disagree. Can you see a pattern?

Free men understand the need for citizens to own guns; to defend youself from the occasional thug--and inevitablly, against the thugs in government when they become dictators instead of "public servants."

By stark contrast, dictators and tyrants are adamant that citizens should NOT be allowed to own guns.  If the would-be dictator is trying to rule a formerly free citizenry, he and his backers begin by arguing that guns are dangerous!  Of course they are, just like cars and trains and knives and baseball bats and fire--you get the idea.

At the same time the would-be dictator offers a carrot to the frightened and lazy: "You don't need a gun--the police will protect you," purrs the tyrant.  This is hugely appealing to frightened people--which includes most women and all beta males who are scared of guns are would greatly prefer someone else protect him.