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human
ELI5: American gun laws, Canadian gun laws, and the difference between them

I understand that gun laws differ by state and I guess that's important too but I want to know the overall picture of federal gun laws in both countries.

Also, what major differences are there in the philosophies behind each countries gun laws? 

What different consequences generally speaking do those different laws have on people in those respective societies? *Edit:* For example,

* How would a Canadian answer the "American" question: "If I don't have the right to a gun how do I protect myself from intruders/tyranny?"

* And how would an American answer the "Canadian" question: "If everyone has the right to a gun, how do we deal with guns getting into the wrong hands and being used irresponsibly/dangerously?"
gpt
The USA views gun ownership as a right, while Canada views it as a privilege. Everything, from laws to public opinion, reflects that in each respective country. In America, the right's existence is the only justification for gun ownership needed, while Canada offers no such protection.