Musket-Era Army vs. Horse Archers

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This was hardly unique in Japan. It was basically the same deal in Europe. Commoners were not allowed to own firearms. This lead to the "right to bear arms" in America, etc. ...

 

Matt

 

In which European countries was this the case? It certainly wasn't true in England, where between 1689 & 1903 (when convicted criminals & children were prohibited from owning firearms, & gun licences were introduced), anyone could own as many guns as he or he could afford.

[Matt L.]

In which European countries was this the case? It certainly wasn't true in England, where between 1689 & 1903 (when convicted criminals & children were prohibited from owning firearms, & gun licences were introduced), anyone could own as many guns as he or he could afford.

 

I was thinking of France specifically, but I could be wrong. Not that critical to the point I was making.

 

You English seem to flip-flop a lot on whether you're European or not.

Edited April 3, 2008 by Matt L.

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... You English seem to flip-flop a lot on whether you're European or not.

 

Why single us out? The Scots, Welsh & Irish speak of Europe in exactly the same terms as the English, & there are plenty of other countries where people sometimes refer to "Europe" as somewhere else. Spain, Portugal & Scandinavia, for example.

[gnocci]

Europa termina en los Pirineos

[sunday]

Europa termina en los Pirineos

 

That's a French saying. Plain envy, pure, and simple.