Are Guns There to Kill or to Save Life?

Gunshots are one of the most common modes of deaths and injuries among young Americans in the post-World War II era [1]. The most effective way to prevent firearm injuries is to remove guns from the home and community [1,2]. High rates of injury and death from firearms in United States (US) are in stark contrast to the cities with no or few cases. This difference is most likely related to firearm legislation [2,3]. Interestingly, Hong Kong has no gunshot incidents among the pediatric population [4,5]. There are extremely strict laws concerning possession of firearms in the city. Since 1960, even fireworks are forbidden in the city. It is accepted by the public that there is no place for guns and firearms in Hong Kong.