It is not illegal in Japan for a civilian to own a firearm. But the reason most don't own firearms is because they are not bat shit nuts about worshiping firearms. And their laws are like the difference between what Nadar faced the auto industry with, which the auto industry eventually adapted to, vs the auto industry saying "You hate freedom" when he faced them with how bad their products were not regulated.
New Zealand gets firearm laws right. Australia gets firearm laws right. None of them ban firearms. America makes them like candy and hands them out like candy.
New Zealand gets firearm laws right. Australia gets firearm laws right. None of them ban firearms. America makes them like candy and hands them out like candy.