Having lived in the UK while stationed there in the military with the weapons most feared by the Europeans, The nuclear weapon (Ground Launched Cruise Misslile), has given me a unique understanding of the British mentality on self defense. The British people are Not adverse to self defense. On the contrary, with their history of defending themselves, let's see Saxons, Romans, Nazis, IRA etc. has shown they are not afraid of a fight, like their support of the US in Afgahanistan and Iraq.

The thing is, the government which is largely a social government, is adverse to weapons. If you took out a home invader with a cast iron skillet nobody would give it a second thought. Use something that resembles a weapon (mace/gun) it's a whole different story. it's the general belief that removing weapons removes violence that drive the laws in the UK.

We in the US are so fortunate the we have the right and privalige to use weapons in defending ourselves and our families. Even if that weapon is a flashlight.

All my love and thanks for the support of our British bretheren
Luke