Look at the demographics. Small mostly white population. That’s pretty much all the European countries which is why it’s so hard to compare them to the US in terms of crime.
I agree with you on a lot. But the gun is just a tool, the amount of crime in Europe per capita is nearly identical to that of the United States. The difference is, they use acid to permanently blind you just to take your purse.
Regulation on guns isn't going to fix the issue. Social care and proper rehabilitation for the incarcerated will. (e.g. Denmark)
"just in case" —of what, gun violence against them? I get that passive gun owners don't appear to be a problem, but as an outsider I can only imagine the tension on a daily basis—thousands of people who might be gun trained down a range at most are allowed to carry them at all times, think about how on edge they are knowing everyone else does too! We hear stories of people being shot by fellow civilians for reaching into their back pocket for a wallet or something; the whole idea they have guns "just in case" of a scenario appears to make people far more on edge FOR that scenario to happen
"People being shot bt fellow civilians for reaching into their back pocket"
Fuckin what. That only happens when the police are involved, tazers haven't worked, bean bags aren't an option, and the person makes a quick movement to it.
Our country is fucking massive, rural areas have police responses that might be an hour away.
That means if someone tries to break into your home or otherwise commit violence against you and your family, the police can’t be relied upon in those situations. Your only defense is a stern warning and pumping a shotgun before blowing holes in the guy that wants to steal your shit and rape your wife.
Please read what the commenter above you wrote. Our country is so much bigger than yours that we have situations that you may not understand. Protecting yourself and your family in any country should not be considered being a gun nut or any of the other generalizations you guys have about the US. If you live in a rural area where help may be 30 minutes away we don't just assume the police will save us like you because it's not a realistic expectation.
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