Ownership of Firearms in the Netherlands

DonVoigt · 11-23-2016, 02:50 PM

I believe it is not possible to compare a small country, with an essentially homogeneous population with a very large country with a varied population.

As someone once said, "one can prove anything with statistics".

First time I flew into the Netherlands, I was amazed to see military and police with submachine guns walking around the airport in groups of three; this was in 1988. So - yeah- you feel safer with that kind of police presence- but it was more than unpleasant to think it was necessary.

We still don't have that presence in US airports.

Safer? When you need serious help, call the police- they will be along in 10 or 30 minutes; or reach for your own legal weapon. You choose.

JMHO.

11-23-2016, 02:50 PM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	I believe it is not possible to compare a small country, with an essentially homogeneous population with a very large country with a varied population. As someone once said, "one can prove anything with statistics". First time I flew into the Netherlands, I was amazed to see military and police with submachine guns walking around the airport in groups of three; this was in 1988. So - yeah- you feel safer with that kind of police presence- but it was more than unpleasant to think it was necessary. We still don't have that presence in US airports. Safer? When you need serious help, call the police- they will be along in 10 or 30 minutes; or reach for your own legal weapon. You choose. JMHO. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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