Modern cities and immigration issues pose a signficant need for further analysis and consideration. But, I was pointing out that a tradition of not brining weapons into a city (which has also been practiced before firearms from time immemorial) is also a part of the American culture.
Thus, severly restrictung or outlawing guns in cities is not necessarily anti-gun.
Moreover, if a criminal is threatening you with a gun and you go to pull your gun, chances are you will get shot. If you are in a relatively sparsely populated area, that should be your risk to take. But, if you are in a big city, the chances of an innocent bystander getting shot is also a lot higher. Thus, the fewer armed people, the fewer dead people - even if you are legitimately defending yourself. It is a population density issue and no more.
This has been a recognized tenet of the necessary moderation on weapons since the beginning of civilization.
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