When applicable.
Question: why might that be?
From Breitbart.com:
Austrian Gun Sales Quadruple as Migrant Crime Rises
by AWR Hawkins
Gun sales in Austria have “quadrupled” as citizens of that nation seek to secure means of self-defense in response to the “immigrant crisis” that has enveloped Europe.
Earlier in 2016, the crisis led Austria to “began limiting the number of asylum applications it would receive.” But gun sales began to skyrocket prior to this move being made.
According to The Local, the number of weapons permits issued in Vienna and Styria in particular in September 2015 more than “quadrupled in November (2015).” This is an indicator of the number of Austrians seeking out firearms for self-defense.
And the increased demand for firearms has continued. On December 18, 2016, the UK’s Express reported that Jeffrey Pang—an employee of Joh Springer’s, Austria’s oldest gun store—said the buying “surge in firearm sales coincided with reports of robberies, rapes and break-ins since the migrant crisis began.” He added, “Following the rise in attacks, customers want pepper sprays, combat training, small concealed carry weapons.”
Then there’s the issue of the so-called “Second Amendment” in Europe. Because Europeans are now wishing they had their own 2nd.
And there are four major firearms manufacturers in Austria — one extremely major.
| Company | Country |
|---|---|
| Achleitner Fahrzeugbau | Austria |
| Diamond Aircraft Industries | Austria |
| Fuchs Fine Guns | Austria |
| Glock Ges.m.b.H. (Glock) | Austria |
The key paragraph:
“Ten years ago, it was no problem to go running in the park or go home by metro,” Anna said. “But not now, I don’t feel safe anymore. I never thought about having to defend myself; I did not think it was necessary. But I felt myself as a foreigner in my own country.”
Why might that be?
Yes. Why might that be?
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