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But what most distinguishes the American gun culture even from the countries such as Canada — which has a very strong hunting tradition and rate of rifle ownership nearly as high as the U.S. level — is that Americans connect gun ownership not just to recreation but to survival and sovereignty. Because about half of all American households own guns, America's "home invasion" burglary rate is far lower than in countries such as Britain, Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands, which prohibit defensive gun ownership.

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Correction: The author's name should read "David B. Kopel"

[Captiva]

Super article. Thanks.

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Because about half of all American households own guns, America's "home invasion" burglary rate is far lower than in countries such as Britain, Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands, which prohibit defensive gun ownership.

Especially if you plaster NRA, S&W and Ruger decals on your windows and doors.

[IronJack]

Furthermore, firearms insured not only the elimination of the aristocracy, but its CONTINUED demise. Those who would outlaw guns are the biggest elitists of all. They know their precarious position at the top of the social order has no roots in excellence, and that their arrogance can do to them what it did to Marie Antoinette.

[MonroeDNA]

Great article!

Thanks.

[Madame Dufarge]

Clarity of thought bump.

[Ches]

Bang!

[NRA2BFree]

But what most distinguishes the American gun culture even from the countries such as Canada — which has a very strong hunting tradition and rate of rifle ownership nearly as high as the U.S. level — is that Americans connect gun ownership not just to recreation but to survival and sovereignty. Because about half of all American households own guns, America's "home invasion" burglary rate is far lower than in countries such as Britain, Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands, which prohibit defensive gun ownership.

That says it all.

[Akira]

bump for later reading

[wheelgunguru]

I don't know why, but I have always loved guns. Right now, I prefer Smith & Wesson revolvers with the pinned barrels and recessed chambers, something Smith hasn't made since the 80's. Colt Pythons are nice, too.

Irony is that in CA, they outlawed some of these venerable old guns because the manufacturers wouldn't submit copies for testing. Now, unless you can find a private party desiring to sell, you can't buy. Dealers have them. You just can't buy. Go figure.

[VRWCRick]

Gun owner: Citizen.
Non gun owner: Subject.

I'll be putting my NRA sticker on the car tonight. As for liberals, I wonder how many of them would put a sticker on their car that says "I don't own guns! I am a sitting duck!"

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

In Missouri the politicians and police chiefs state they are apprehensive about the concealed carry law.

Just think how frightened the car jackers and mugger perps must be?

Politicians, police and criminals as allies? But I guess the truth is still pertinent today of the old adage that, "politics makes for strange bedfellows."

[1066AD]

many of these citizens carry their guns more frequently since September 11. They know that in case of a terrorist attack on a shopping center, school, church, or synagogue,
Wasn't there a fairly recent case of a potential mass shooting at a college in Virginia (I think) that was quickly stopped by someone with CCW & weapon ? Seem to remember the latter part was not widely reported.