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Originally Posted by Bri
Depends, I doubt guns affect crime rates, they only increase the level of violence. The amount of crimes committed is inherently linked to societal problems.
That said, for countries without a gun culture it can be very worthwhile to keep guns out. The UK have been effective in controlling guns and gun violence. Crime rates surging has a lot to do with increased reporting of small offenses rather than a decrease of gun-ownership, which has always been low.
Gun bans in the US simply won't work without resorting to draconian measures as there are millions of fire-arms in circulation.
True, but there is a difference between not owning a gun, and not having a deterrent. Don't forget man's best friend protecting our homes for the last 15,000 years.
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But the UK did/does have a "gun culture". As does Japan and Canada, you just don't hear or see much of it.