I totally get it, I'm 2A all the way, but if any country has found another way to a polite society without guns it's Japan.
Yes, all govts are corrupt, but they just don't seem to have the same crazy hatred for their citiizens.
The police carry ancient .38's but shootings are super rare.
Yeah, the Hattori Hanzo was a joke, but they do have a long tradition of self-defense and weapons so it's still a good idea. Use that Kendo training.