Britain, the country once famed for its unarmed bobbies, is now the most violent country in western Europe. This is in spite of the fact that the people have been disarmed and now only the police have guns.

Repeat. The British have been disarmed and only the police have guns in what has become the most violent country in western Europe. And yet, the ultimate goal of gun-ban organizations like the Brady Campaign, the "Million Mom March", the Violence Policy Center, Americans for Gun Safety, and the United Nations continues to be the disarmament of the people.

The premise of the gun-ban argument seems to be that anyone who owns or attempts to own or possess a firearm is a potential criminal and therefore requires special governmental attention, intrusion, and approval. This is clearly reflected in the way firearms legislation is written and passed through the legislature.

Unfortunately, these laws do nothing to prevent crime. In fact, such laws actually work in favor of violent criminals by preventing victims from fending off an attack.

Consider the following examples:

With the increased threat of terrorist attacks and increasing gang activity that has branched out of the cities into the furthest reaches of the suburbs, Americans have greater reason than before to seriously think and plan for their personal safety.

It is impossible for us understand how gun-ban organizations can continue to push their disarmament agenda when the fallout of such policy clearly results in tragedy for defenseless people. Surely, anyone who cares about the safety of the people cannot seriously continue to push an idea that has historically and currently reaped an onslaught of otherwise preventable violent crime.

The gun-ban movement has demonstrated its total lack of objectivity and sensibility. We simply cannot wait for the firearm-fearful to come to terms with their phobia. We must take matters into our own hands if we are to ensure liberty for our children and future generations.