To defend against criminals, or to overthrow oppressive regimes?KitemanSA wrote:What most poor countries lack is the great equalizer. No, not education, but access to the blessings of Col. Colts machine.
The old saying goes that God made men, but Sam Colt made them equal. Col. Samuel Colt’s revolver continues to serve as an equalizer. Being bigger, tougher and meaner than the next guy may not mean jack spit if the next guy carries a .357 in his waistband.
An abundance of gun owners doesn't seem to be a prerequisite for wealthy countries.