You can't tackle a gun discussion in the US with logic and estatistics only.
Imo there is much more of cultural and historical factors than practical ones when it comes to gun ownership in the US. North-americans have a slight different notion of freedom, liberty and democracy than then rest of us. These notions are closed link with the War for Independence and their Constitution. The right to bear arms is among a set of values that had been passed from generation to generation and are very dear to them, they are what ultimately define them as nation.
Possession of firearms in the US have to do much more with defending and ideal, a way of life than anything else.
Imo there is much more of cultural and historical factors than practical ones when it comes to gun ownership in the US. North-americans have a slight different notion of freedom, liberty and democracy than then rest of us. These notions are closed link with the War for Independence and their Constitution. The right to bear arms is among a set of values that had been passed from generation to generation and are very dear to them, they are what ultimately define them as nation.
Possession of firearms in the US have to do much more with defending and ideal, a way of life than anything else.