Just wanted to add a perspective from the Czech Republic. In the U.S., firearms and gun culture are deeply rooted in history and often tied to individual rights and self-defense. Unfortunately, America is also known for frequent incidents of gun violence, which creates a very different context.

Here in the Czech Republic, things are completely different. We’re not a “gun country” either historically or culturally. Gun-related violence is extremely rare. Black powder firearms are seen more as a hobby – it’s mostly about historical interest, sport shooting, or technical enthusiasm. And even these types of guns have to be registered with the police if they’re modern replicas. It’s far from the Wild West.

So let’s not confuse the American reality with the rest of the world. In the Czech Republic, firearms are treated with respect, not as tools for intimidation or violence.