A popular anti-guerrilla force

Click here to access article by Thierry Meyssan from VoltaireNet. 

In guerrilla warfare, the victory belongs to those who have the support of the population. This is why Syria has recently formed popular militias to hold back the Contras supported by the West and the Gulf monarchies. In three months, the result is spectacular: the areas where local militias are already operating have been stabilized.

After reading this, can you see some reasons why there are leftists in the US who oppose gun control measures?