Gun Culture

In the United States, we have the Right to Bear Arms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. There are court cases still in progress about whether a government can restrict ownership of weapons. Generally speaking, conservative Americans feel that they have an individual right to protect themselves with firearms, as well as a right to engage in hunting and sports with guns. Others do not believe that anyone should be allowed to own a gun, or that guns should be seriously restricted. What is the attitude in Japan towards guns and the right to self-defense?