As a generality, I disagree. Their modes of transportation when venturing very far place them in peril. They most often ruin their own neighborhoods and victimize their own neighbors. It's usually black on black crime. They know that if they rob or assault their own, they are far less likely to get caught. The police are far less motivated to investigate. Witnesses are far less likely to say something. Prosecutors are bogged down with a decade of cases to prosecute, so they will most likely not be brought to trial.
Now you jump the county line into Montgomery or Bucks County and so much as jaywalk or go five miles over the speed limit you are in deep trouble. The suburban prosecutors are an entirely different bunch. Nothing gets a plea bargain just to keep it off the docket.
These are facts.
Pittsburgh is the nearest big city to me and it’s common knowledge there. Century III mall between Pleasant Hills and West Mifflin is a classic example. Was once the shining jewel of commerce, now you could film a zombie movie there at noon once the urban youts figured out that’s where all the White victims were. Let’s not forget Shadyside, Squirrel Hill and Oakland.
Bucks Co. I used to live there, you are sure right.
Now, if the thug has a girlfriend with a Section 8 apartment in a suburban area, it may be a different story. He can use the apartment as a base from which he can go out and case likely places. If he does something that the police will want to find him for, a quick run gets him back to safety.
Now you jump the county line into Montgomery or Bucks County and so much as jaywalk or go five miles over the speed limit you are in deep trouble. The suburban prosecutors are an entirely different bunch. Nothing gets a plea bargain just to keep it off the docket.
Plus the chances of finding armed homeowners and CCW holders might be a tad discouraging.