Even in the UK it was not illegal to own and carry a gun until the firearms act of 1920, hence Dr Watson carrying his service pistol.
Prior to that under the 1689 bill of rights act there was a right to carry arms.
It was a little more complicated, but the reality was that until 1920 anyone could carry a gun, and until the 1937 firearms act, they were easily bought.
If we could make that change, why can't the USA?
do you still buy BBC radio times?
