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Gun cultures are found around the world, and evidence various attitudes towards guns in such places as the United States, UK, Japan, and Pakistan. Among the most studied and discussed global gun cultures is that of the gun culture in the United States.

United Kingdom

The U.K. gun culture is represented by shooting sports.

Japan

At one time Japan had a thriving gun culture, but in modern times guns in Japan are for all practical purposes eliminated completely from society.

Pakistan

Gun ownership, especially in the mountainous northwest, is part of traditional Pakistani culture. Rifles are handed down from generation to generation for hunting and for celebratory fire. In the 21st century, increases in terrorist threats, and particularly in urban kidnappings, extortions, and robberies, has led to an increase in civilian demand for guns for self-protection.

In no particular order, Pakistanis view the right to arms and/or the right to bear arms and/or state militias as important for one or more of these purposes:

• Repelling an invasion;
• suppressing insurrection;
• Facilitating a natural right of self-defence;
• Participating in law enforcement;
• Enabling the people to organise a militia system.

See also

• History of the firearm
• Overview of gun laws by nation

References

1. Fisher, Max (December 15, 2012). "What makes America's gun culture totally unique in the world, in four charts". Washington Post. Washington D.C. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
2. "The British Association for Shooting & Conservation". BASC. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
3. Wonacott, Peter (January 6, 2009). "For Middle-Class Pakistanis, a Gun Is a Must-Have Accessory: With Kidnappings and Violence on the Rise, Demand for Weapons Permits Grows". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
4. http://www.cidcm.umd.edu/mar/chronology.asp?groupId=77103
5. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123120431026355961.html
6. http://dawn.com/2012/04/30/trading-bullets-in-a-gun-friendly-nation/
7. http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/asia-pacific/pakistan/120303/pakistan-volunteer-militias-taliban-afghanistan

External links

• Collins English Dictionary definition of gun culture
• Open fire. Understanding global gun cultures.

• Firearm laws
• Gun politics
• History of subcultures