From 1991 to 1995, there were more than 10,000 cases of homicide, robbery, and other vicious gun-wielding crimes across the country. In 93, there was a shocking weapon fight in Chenzhou City, Hunan. The quarrel between the villagers of the two villages developed into a melee of more than 5,000 people, and the two sides used shotguns and earth cannons to fight for 34 hours, ** hundreds of people. In 1996, it was decided to launch an eight-month strike hard campaign across the country, in which more than 90,000 criminal gangs were eliminated and 700,000 guns were confiscated within three months.
From this point of view, the background of the promulgation of China's gun ban involves many aspects.
First, the widespread use of civilian firearms is a long-standing problem. In ancient China, guns were not widely used, but with the development of the times, especially after the founding of New China, civilian guns gradually increased. This is mainly because the social security situation in China was grim at that time, and civilian firearms became an important means to maintain public order and ensure the safety of people's lives and property to a certain extent. However, it also provides a fertile ground for gun abuse and crime.
In addition, the improvement of laws and regulations is also one of the important backgrounds for the promulgation of the gun ban. On October 1, 1996, China officially implemented the "Firearms Control Law", marking a new stage in China's gun ban policy. According to the law, citizens are not allowed to illegally possess *** or they will be held criminally liable. The law clearly defines the scope of firearms control, the rights and obligations of firearm owners, and the legal liability for violating the regulations.
Finally, the consideration of people's safety is also one of the important backgrounds of the gun ban. For example, in the late 50s of the 20th century, our country faced the threat of force from two powers, the Soviet Union and the United States. In order to make good preparations for the war against aggression, he put forward the strategic idea of "national defense." It is a matter of people's safety, whether men or women, old or young, they all take the initiative to participate in military training. Those who can hold guns hold guns, and those who don't have guns pick up sticks to train. In both urban and rural areas, militiamen can be seen training with guns. However, with the passage of time, guns have evolved into a tool for ordinary people to deal with personal grievances and clan conflicts, triggering serious group fights and weapon fights, and paying a heavy price.
The background of the promulgation of the gun ban is multifaceted, including the prevalence of civilian firearms, the occurrence of major incidents, the improvement of laws and regulations, and the consideration of people's safety. These factors have jointly promoted the promulgation and implementation of the gun ban in our country.