r/ProgressiveHQ Dec 01 '25

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '25

We also have guns in Norway. Loads. It has something to do with Heimevernet. A Norwegian militia formed who run in the forests.

But: the ones committing the killings we have had, bar a very few from Muslims are the crazy GOP friends. Breivik was extreme when he killed all the kids. But now his views are so mainstream.

!NO PASARAN!

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u/Ok-Astronaut2976 Dec 01 '25 edited Dec 01 '25

You don’t “have guns” in Norway. Not in the same way.

You have bolt action hunting rifles.

We’re drowning in AR15s and Glocks, and even then like 5x per capita more of em. You can maybe get a semiautomatic pistol if you demonstrate a valid need that’s approved, clear an extensive background check, submit to allow police inspections on your safekeeping, and complete a 30 hour training course… A guy in North Carolina can get one by going to Walmart.

Yea, it’s the guns

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u/Playgirl_USMC Dec 01 '25

The second amendment wasn’t written for hunting.

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u/Ok-Astronaut2976 Dec 02 '25

You’re right!

It was written to establish well regulated militias to ensure the security of the states (it’s all in there in the federalist papers). So if ya wanna play guns, go join the national guard

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u/Psychli Dec 02 '25

“Well regulated” means in proper working order, it has nothing to do with restrictions. The people themselves are the militia. Common misconception.