Yep, NZ is similar. Loads of people with guns, almost no gun killings, for all the same reasons.

Honestly, I think the USA just needs to grow the fuck up in its attitude to firearms.

And you know what else is similar? Both NZ and Canada have strong socialist policies with both extensive welfare and medical programs that serve as safety nets for the poor, mentally ill, etc.

Also, one thing both countries DON'T have, as far as a I know, is a huge black/gray market of illegal firearms that are cheaply available. One of the biggest problems in the U.S. is that even if tougher gun laws are enacted, the horse is out of the barn already--there are millions of unregistered firearms that are floating around in the U.S., changing hands at gun shows or simply on street corners and there is little anyone can do about it.

That is pure BS.

-From a Canadian gun owner.

I think everyone should be trained on guns.
I was trained on them and although I had some desire to own one single. I have no desire to own one with a kid. The statistics are against me.

So just like the chinsy sex education...we get gun training
For everyone.

See I was trained to not even point an unarmed weapon at anything I did not want to destroy.

Use guns enjoy them ....but be trained.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_safety#Rules_and_mindset

I am totally serious no sarcasm checkbox.