I noticed no discussion in the media on why Frances extremely restrictive gun control laws failed to prevent the recent massacre in Paris.
I read that there are over 80 million illegal guns in the EU. Guns are only difficult to get in Europe if you aren't a criminal. If you're a crazy Muslim wanting to blow some infidels away and therefore don't mind a simple firearm violation, they're easy to get.
Not long ago I looked into the process of getting a license to acquire a handgun in Germany. It's very extensive, and you have to have a unique purpose to get approved. Simple personal protection isn't enough.