What makes you think Floridians are better armed than Californians?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/health/interactives/guns/ownership.html
This study shows Florida has a MARGINALLY higher percentage of gun ownership that Cali, 24.5 vs 21.3%.
http://www.usacarry.com/forums/general-firearm-discussion/9841-percent-firearms-ownership-state.html
You are assuming that respondents were honest. Personally, when asked, I would have been a no.
Tell me if I’m reading your link’s correctly, please.
Were the questions “ do you have a firearm in your possession?”?
Garage , truck on your property?
Was there in count as to how many one person might own?
I personally believe no one gives a true answer when it comes to how many or what kind, if they answer at all, truthfully.
I’m not quarreling with your stats but ......?
First, California has almost DOUBLE the population of Florida (21M vs. 37M).
Second, that survey is based on respondents who voluntarily say whether or not they have firearms in their homes. I wouldn’t give up that information to anyone, personally.
Finally, Floridians are significantly less hampered by regulation than Californians. Floridians are going to have a much more diverse arsenal vs. Californians, in general.
Does CA have SYG laws in place or even Castle Doctrine?
I lost all my guns in a boating accident.
We don’t call ourselves the Gunshine State for no reason. The detractors say it as a negative. I say it as a badge of honor.