Comparing apples to oranges. For the people that want strict gun control in the US is far different than lifting some restrictions in another country. If tomorrow EVERYONE had to give up every firearm, how many do you think would do so? Not many. I bet them bad hombres would be the first in line to turn theirs in. You also need to take into account the culture. Some are simply more violent in nature. Plus homicide could be defined different in one state. Some places would call it homicide, or manslaughter. Other places might say it was self defense. Here in Nebraska if someone breaks into my house, and I shoot them going into the door, they fall backwards, and are lying on the porch. Here if you shoot someone in self defense, better make sure the body is in your house. Other states say it is acceptable to shoot someone out in the open if you "feel threatened".

Way too Many Criminals in the Large Cities.

I saw that and again it's all about spreading insanity. The Australians bust be shaking their heads.

It will get worse before it gets better...