Poorly written column. I was never sure what country he was talking about.
The topic is a good one because there is always a need for a “basic standard” for most things or there would be anarchy. However, in England, people are “blown” away on buses and subways, so there should also be a standard on who is allowed to have explosives, n’est pas?
I know that the last sentence was nonsensical, but it follows the illogic of the writer. He never explains what a “standard” is and how it would have to be defined re “gun control or licensing”.
By the way, parts of England have “no go” zones for police unless there are 2-3 of them, often armed. Gee, Merry Old England isn’t so merry anymore, is it?
“The topic is a good one because there is always a need for a “basic standard” for most things or there would be anarchy.”
See now I read that as 22 cal, 25 cal, 32 cal, 38 cal, 9mm, 40 cal, 45 cal. Standards are required. (Oh, there are at least two 9mm. One is 1 1/16 and one is 1 3/16 my Kahr doesn’t like the taller stuff. I have to measure it before loading.)