I can speak to you about Venezuela. Yes! you're right, the decent population is deliberately disarmed. But the criminal gangs in the popular sectors compete in arms with the forces of order. Just a few days ago, I saw some messages on WhatsApp about confrontations that have nothing to envy to the Hollywood scenes about warfighting.
The population is defenseless in two ways. On the one hand, a despotic government that oppresses, and on the other, criminals, allegedly armed by the government, out of control.
Tell your friend about the danger of disarming the population.
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