Unlikely a handgun any more because it was around that time that the CorpSeCorps was confiscating those, having raised the spurious banner of civic safety and thus effectively securing a monopoly for themselves on killing at a distance.
The quote discusses the transformative period when the CorpSeCorps began seizing handguns under the guise of promoting public safety. This move allowed them to establish a monopoly on lethal force, eliminating personal ownership of firearms and centralizing power over violence.
Atwood's narrative reveals the implications of this shift, suggesting that by claiming control over lethal methods, the CorpSeCorps created an environment where only they could enforce authority and security. This commentary highlights themes of power, control, and the often cynical motivations behind government actions.
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