With the rise of tragic incidents spreading from the United States to the Old World, casting a shadow over civilian gun ownership, the debate around the so-called “gun culture” seems ever-present. But, pardon me — what culture are we really talking about?
It has been thirty-two years now since politicians in Great Britain implemented the Dangerous Dogs Act, which was supposed to solve the issue of dog attacks “once and for all” through the prohibition and “eradication” of selected breeds. Thirty-two years later, Britain still has 10 deaths per year due to dog attacks.