Originally Posted by Xaccers

So that doesn't happen in the other countries then? People are more open/concerned with their children understanding the dangers and uses of firearms? An interesting hypothesis

Been talking to my GF who's south african.
Down there to get a gun licence you need to go through the police for checks (any criminal record denies you the licence), have perfect eyesight, and most people get them for home defence, keeping their gun in a safe hoping it won't ever be needed.
Certain people (like ex soldiers and others) are able to carry guns in public, but in bars/clubs etc they have to hand them over to be put in the safe.