Sadly, the "Glorious 12th" isn't nearly as glorious as it once was. Truth be told, there are probably a lot more hunters here in the U.S. celebrating it than there are in the present day U.K.
I recently saw some interesting statistics on firearms ownership per 100 citizens for every major country in the world. I knew right away that the United States would be in first place, and it was at 120.5 guns per 100 citizens. Numbers were for 2017.
But I was shocked to see just how low that number has gone in the U.K., which was once a major center of gun making, and of the shooting sports.
England and Wales are down to a mere 4.6 guns per 100 persons. Scotland is at 5.6 per 100, and citizens of Ireland own 7.2 guns per 100 population.
By comparison, the numbers are quite a bit higher in some countries that also have pretty severe gun control laws. Canada is at 34.7 per 100 and New Zealand is at 26.3 per 100 residents. France is at 19.6 per 100. Australia is at 14.5 per 100, even after some rather large mandatory buybacks and confiscations. Tightly restricted Mexico is at 12.9.
I also like the painting "Going North". It is likely an accurate rendition of what that train station looked like 130 years ago as hunters, and their dogs and gear crowded the station, and comprised a good percentage of the passengers.
It would be interesting to see it today, when showing up with firearms might actually get you in trouble with the law. Another example of why elections matter, and who gun owners support as politicians matters even more. Hiding that fact is as irresponsible and dishonest as telling children that drugs and cigarettes aren't dangerous.
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Sometimes, doing it the best you can means fighting those who wish to slowly take your precious Gun Rights and Freedom.... not putting your head in the ground like an ostrich.
I’m doing my level best to cover off Canada. I’ve got about 100 people covered. 🤣
