In the US, yes. Some of the earliest pushes of modern gun control were meant to disarm Indians and blacks. As a rule, restricting arms has always been to keep minorities and lower or middle class people from being able to challenge authority or defend themselves.
Currently with guns, once upon a time with spears, swords, and the weapons of place and time.
It's elitist and authoritarian, but always disguised as safety or "common sense".
Currently with guns, once upon a time with spears, swords, and the weapons of place and time.
It's elitist and authoritarian, but always disguised as safety or "common sense".