When they gave up their guns, they lost the ability to be a threat to the government. Why do you think the Dems want gun control so badly? Don’t give up you guns America, or we will be in the same shape here.
Ok here is how it actually is,
There were large protests, our PM spoke at a rally in a bullet proof vest,
(many say when he finally croaks we will have a new public urinal that will be well used)
Semi auto's were banned anyway.
Owners were threatened with prison rape by the government via full page adds in newspapers if they didn't comply.
Registration became a thing as did safe storage.
Pre the 96 fiasco firearms were considered sporting goods & were available in department stores & most good sporting goods stores.
As a kid in cadets where I lived, we used to shoot a bit & even march with 303's in public view as well as travel with them occasionally in the back of army trucks etc, it was no big deal in the 80's.
I think some would shit themselves if they saw a few trucks loaded with armed teenagers now, even with the Uniforms .
(we never had ammo outside of a range)
I don't think anyone really knows how many guns were here pre 96 but there are plenty of legally owned firearms now.
We have the same "guns are bad" media here as you get there & hopefully you will get to keep all of your toys.
Media down here keeps telling us that 70-80% plus are jabbed but unless I just associate with the unjabbed I'd say that number is exaggerated.
A lot of people are not happy.
Although many are succumbing to the pressure of losing there income & freedom if they do not comply.
( non stop pro jab media campaign where I live)
I wish you & us luck, we both need it.