Teampewp, I was not looking at any comparison to Canada as I realize there is a much higer population density there, but since you mentioned it let's break it down to equivalency. Most numbers I have found show the U.S at roughly 9 gun deaths per 100 000 people while Canada averages around 2 per 100 000 people. Like I said before I am not really looking into a gun law debate as I am a gun owner and although we have certain gun laws the guns that are restricted have not ever affected my own personal rights or choices anyways.
I assure you I am not looking at an argument and understand that gun legislation will not "Stop" crime, hell murder happened in my little dinky village this year with a non restricted hunting rifle. Just thought I would share a couple numbers as the higher population=more crime is obvious, what I am trying to understand is the much higher amount per capita.
I can say that I do find it a wee bit alarming that this tradgedy seems to have everyone able running out and stockpiling weapons and ammo. I personally cannot see myself feeling a whole bunch safer knowing there were suddenly that many more weapons in circulation nor would such tragedy make me feel like I needed to become more armed. I understand that guns alone do not kill people anymore than cars do and also understand that there are many people on this site that I respect much that would have very diff't views than I on the topic, that's fine. It's just a crazy time it seems where I find myself thinking maybe too much. I know you guys know very little about what happens up here as I doubt any of your news stations cover Canadian news but I see US news almost daily showing someone a victim of a senseless killing, it's crazy.