Intro: "But if someone has a gun and is trying to kill you... it would be reasonable to fire back with your own gun." – Dalai Lama. The debate over gun safety and gun legislation dates back to the 1990s; so much so that the perspectives surrounding it have been rightly called “gun politics” and are a controversial topic in many countries, including examples such as the United States, Yemen, the United Kingdom and Japan. This global issue has led to many opinions on whether or not gun control is necessary. While some, such as Switzerland and Yemen, choose to adopt permissive policies; others, such as the United Kingdom and Germany, choose to have tighter limits on gun ownership. There are many opinions about how many small caliber firearms should be authorized for private and public possession and what limitations should be placed on their use. However, studies and events have shown that the level of international arms control should be reduced, because it allows for a wide scope of economic, political and social benefits. History: Often, people mistakenly believe that gun ownership is the cause of mass murders. Recent events such as the tragedies of Port Arthur, Columbine, and Sandy Hook have led to a worldwide discussion about how private ownership of small arms is at the root of the problem. However, history shows us a different vision. Since the early 20th century, gun control has been used as a form of oppressive action to prop up regimes. In 1911, the Ottoman Empire initiated the idea of ​​arms collection and complete restrictions on private ownership. Four years later, more than half of the Armenian population was rounded up and killed by the Turkish upper class. This was said... in the center of the paper... of the company. In total, over 55.6 million people have been victims of gun control in totalitarian societies, a total far greater than that of any mass shooting caused by the vast arms trade. In the words of Thomas Jefferson, “No free man shall ever be barred from the use of arms. The strongest reason why people retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves from government tyranny.” Anyone who is truly interested in preventing mass murder should not be in favor of gun control. Analysis: Economic Perspective: Since the creation of firearms and gunpowder in early 14th century China, the small arms industry has quickly become one of the most profitable businesses in the world; make gun legislation and trade restrictions detrimental to the free market attitude introduced by capitalism into this market sector.