The United States is the country with the most firearms owned by private citizens. In 2015, there were 372 mass shootings in the United States, and there have been 246 in 2016. At this time, the most recent shooting occurred in Baton Rouge on July 17. Many countries have almost stopped mass shootings such as Australia, who has not had one since the 1990s. Maybe the U.S. can learn something from other countries around the world.

Australia

Australia drastically changed their gun control after 35 people were killed in Tasmania by a man named Martin Bryant. After this incident, all guns in the country had to be registered, and everyone buying a gun had to have a reason for the purchase, such as for hunting game or sport. The country enacted a buyback policy during the 1990s, where nearly 700,000 guns were bought back from the owners and melted down because they did not meet the new regulations. All gun owners must also complete a safety course.

China

Most citizens are not permitted to own firearms. Only those who need guns for protection such as police officers are permitted to own them. Illegal trafficking or owning of firearms in the country can result in a minimum of a year in prison to a maximum of execution.

Taiwan

Gun ownership by an average citizen is prohibited. Around 5,000 hand guns are used by citizens in the country. A thousand are used for self defense and around 4,000 guns are used by the aborigines to hunt as well as to protect themselves. All gun owners are required to be inspected by a government official every two-years.

Italy

Civilians may have a sport license, hunting license or a concealed carry license. All licenses must be obtained from a government official and all owners must be over the age of 18. Concealed carry licenses can only be obtained if there is a threat to the person's life who is wishing to apply. An example could be if the person was shot at.

Japan

While Japan does not have a no tolerance policy, it may have the closest of any country in the world. As of 2011, legal gun ownership stood at 271,000, according to police records, in a country of 127 million people. Owners must pass mental exams, written exams, drug tests, background checks, as well as evidence that they will store the weapon and ammunition properly.

Germany

In 2011, Germany enacted a national gun registry. Police officers can perform random spot checks on anyone who is registered as owning a gun. These are to make sure that the weapon is locked in a safe with a code or a secret key that only the owner knows the location of. Gun owners can also be called in for psychiatric testing if they display any odd or concerning behavior.

United Kingdom

Private handgun ownership of private citizens was banned in the country after 1997. In more rural areas, gun ownership is common for sport as well as protection.

Right now in America, we aren't safe in nightclubs, schools, restaurants or even churches. It seems that the only thing we American citizens are safe in is the second Amendment.