It is not normal; it is a response to reality. But, if you can guarantee that everyone will be disarmed, including cops and millitary, you might have a shot
But, with an administration that has repeatedly stated that it will not enforce borders and the amount of drugs, weapons and humans that are trafficked across it, there is a huge danger. All these things make a lot of money and want to protect it. They protect it with guns and that goes up and down the chain.

If guns are banned in the US and manufacture stops, that border will then become a larger highway to supply the criminal need.
( BrokenCoccyx get your hands off macaque, Wed 9 Jan 2013, 16:29, Reply)

Eh?
Oh, bugger this. Talking about guns with you is like trying to engage with the speaking clock.
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Wed 9 Jan 2013, 16:38, Reply)

the speaking clock is usually right, though

( Moon Girl Technologies don't take my word for anything, Wed 9 Jan 2013, 16:39, Reply)