Firearms

[InbetweenDreams]

Of course things have changed in 50 years, a great deal of things have changed and not just here in the US...What profound changes are you talking about?

The incidence of fatal shootings should be lower in a country that prohibits citizens possessing guns, but there are other factors outside of gun laws/rights that have an effect on violent crimes, murder, etc. Yes other countries that allow their citizens the own and carry firearms may have lower rates of fatalities by firearms than the US, some might have overall less violent crime than the US as well. We also have to consider that other countries may not report these statistics equally.

That being said, I do think it is a reasonable consideration for me to purchase a firearm for personal protection. Of course that is imply getting the appropriate training. Afterall I do live in a country where many people do own and carry a weapon, most are good guys and some might not be. Does it mean I intend to purchase a gun? No, not necessarily.