Nevertheless, the overall per capita murder rate in Switzerland is not significantly different than those of most of the surrounding countries. And the fact also remains that the percentage of households with guns in the US is far higher than that of Switzerland.
Nevertheless, the overall per capita murder rate in Switzerland is not significantly different than those of most of the surrounding countries. And the fact also remains that the percentage of households with guns in the US is far higher than that of Switzerland.
Yes, I believe that you are correct. This shows that guns, by themselves, do not have a large impact on homicides. Culture is far more important. Homicide rates tend to track very well with culture, which tends to be conserved across generations. Another significant factor is the age distribution in the population. Part of the reason for low crime rates in Europe is the aging population.