Yes, in America it is a right, and that is the problem.

Look at this, and then ignore countries which we wouldn't consider "first world" and you'll see that the US is the worst, followed by Switzerland, then Canada.
France as an example of a country where a license (which takes a year to earn) and serious background check are required.
Switzerland, you should note, is only so high because of the high firearm suicide rates, this is because military personnel and reservists are required to keep their firearms at home. And we both know that suicide amongst military personnel is sadly very high.

I'm sorry you have a problem with people having the right to own a firearm.

That was a pathetically typical American thing to say "Hurr you hate freedom".
I don't have a problem with people having firearms, your country has a problem controlling those people.

I like how with every comment you make, you sidestep the topic of gun crime in your country. Just Friday morning an autistic man killed 26+ people including 20 children ages 5-10.
You think it's okay for autistic people to be allowed to purchase assault rifles? If you think that it okay, then you have a problem and YOU cannot be considered a responsible, rational person and should NOT be allowed to own a firearm.

What a typically European thing to assume I was implying any hatred of freedom. I thought it sad that you have a problem with Americans having the right to own a firearm. There was no subtext.

Do I think it is acceptable for any non-felon United States citizen to purchase and own a firearm? Yes, because it is their Constitutional right to do so. Do I think it is acceptable for them to use it in a criminal fashion? No, absolutely not. Yes I think that crimes committed at gun point are despicable, but no statistic will ever make me sponsor the removal of a person's rights and because it is a right in this country, a gun ownership license is unnecessary and redundant.