Americans did that to themselves. The combination or their paranoia in mid 00's and starting a pointless war to cause the country to be in a huuge debt caused that

I know that a government and millitary force can't control a populace that don't want to be controlled. History teaches us that. You're delusional if you think an armed resistance force in America couldn't win a war of attrition against the US government. 

Involving a person's family would further decrease their odds, because they wouldn't be able to adequately protect themselves as well as the lives of their spouses/children. I personally, would hate to have to think about my family's wellbeing with bullets flying at my head and theirs.

Im talking about the typical rebellious war against the government and there's no chance in hell armed US citizens (by armed, i mea carrying a handgun, some maybe have a shotgun or hunting rifle) can defeat US army, do you have any idea how bigger advantages they have? Both in technology, arsenal  and warfare knowledge and skills

Your right, russians couldnt beat them, americans/UK certainly didnt beat them

And you quite clearly know nothing about history

Bad news!- no matter how well intentioned neither the US Govt or any authority in this country will be able to make a dent in gun sales. Figures relesed last week show 2011 had the highest gun sales ( all types) ever recorded in a single year. The paperwork for the 3 day waiting period is backed up by 2 million applications. No one will ever be able to legislate the sale or use of guns, handguns especially. 80 % of states now have reciprocity in concealed permit carry. So it's here to stay better arm yourself.

Yes, restrictions. I don't believe that having a country where everyone and their dog are potentially armed is a very good idea. Why do criminals obtain the guns to commit crimes? Because everyone is armed and they have to. The only other countries where the civilian population are as armed as the US are nations currently at war or in a state of utter and complete anarchy (Somalia, Congo) and this should be a warning sign in and on itself.

I realize you have your views and I have mine, we're from very different cultures. Owning a rifle for hunting or a shotgun for skeet shooting is fine, owning 9 milimeters, 357 revolvers and other weapons simply because you can and because everyone else does is not, in my honest opinion.

Yeah I see what your point is, I love guns but I do realize the world would probably be a better place without them. But since there will always be guns, I think its only fair to let everyone get on the same even playing field by letting anyone get guns. 

Of course we need some restrictions, like convicted felons can't purchase them, and minors can't purchase them without parental supervision...but some of the retarded restrictions need to go. I don't know all the gun laws in the US, but here in Canada we have some really pointless laws. 

For me any properly policed and stable society has no need for personal armament. I have no problem with gun clubs, permit based hunting with guns, etc. or gun ownership with a reason in general but just having guns lying around seems pointless - and if you really need them for protection in your home or while mobile then your society isn't stable enough in terms of policing and civic order.

So I guess I'd like to see less need for guns without actually banning them. I would like to see the linkage of firearms to US citizenship and freedoms removed though.