Gun control in the US has close ties to racism. This blog has several articles regarding racist gun control measure of yesteryear. However, there is nothing new under the sun. The US got it's racist gun control ideas from... you guessed it: Europe!
Search the French Black Code (Code Noir). Among the prohibitions placed on blacks prior to the formation of the United States, is the following:
Slaves must not carry weapons except under permission of their masters for hunting purposes (art. 15)
Such were the laws prior to the Declaration of Independence, that in many precincts, blacks could be killed on sight if they were in possession of a weapon. Walking canes were among the listed weapons.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Code Noir
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