This has been mentioned a couple of times, but bears repeating.
...Despite its tradition of conscription and service in the Israeli Defence Forces as a rite of passage to adulthood and citizenship, it is nearly impossible for an Israeli citizen to own a firearm. ...
A quote from a Q&A on the topic of privately-owned firearms in Israel:
...The desire to a obtain a weapon for self-defense is not considered sufficient reason for obtaining a private firearms permit. In order to obtain the license, one must meet one of several criteria specified in the procedures. The criteria include those who live or work beyond the Green Line (the West Bank area or one of the few “communities entitled to weapons” within the Green Line), serve in the security forces (or the police, the Shin Bet, airport security, etc.) or who needs to carry a weapon in their line of work (a security guard, a tour guide, a certified farmer, an explosives carrier, a shooting instructor)....
That is why only two percent of Israelis own firearms (it's about 60% in the US).
And THAT is why Hamas could attack, rape, kidnap and murder its way through a number of Israeli villages.
By the way--if you DO manage to secure a permit in Israel, you only get to have 50 rounds for the gun.
The Founders were not too concerned about violent Muslims invading the country; their concern was the possibility (now being realized) of a Totalitarian State, similar to that of George III.
The Founders were right.
Grim has pertinent info and thoughts.
The Founders were right; but see also today's post on the topic.
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