Gun control (confiscation) works extremely well for those that wish government tyranny of its citizens.
Germany prior to WWII.
Russia after the Bolshevik revolution.
All of Eastern Europe when under the control of the USSR.
England, France and other so called free nations of Europe.
Venezuela
China etc.
The list is much longer than what few I posted.
A firearm in the hand of a free, moral and honest man or woman is a force for good and freedom.