Alpine I dont agree with your idea of the math where as Americans and the availability of guns produce more gun related crimes! No way!
Since congress passed legislation allowing anyone with a small training course to carry a weapon on their person gun related crimes have dropped in the USA.
The average criminal now thinks twice before entering someones home or vehicle to do harm.
Being a lifetime member of the National rifle association the strongest lobby in the USA helped get this passed.
Pilots carrying guns may not have helped on Sept 11, or would it?
The hijackers may have dropped the whole idea if they knew in advance that they would meet trained armed resistance.
Thank God that I live in a country where we still have the right to own and carry a firearm.
Is that what bothers you the most?