Sorry to hijack but I'm curious. Not looking for an argument more of a discussion.

But you say that you have guns for "protection" but aren't you just protecting yourself from other people with guns? I was also curious about how easy it is to get a gun in the states? Is it really like bowling for columbine (sp?) and you get one for making a new bank account?

In Canada I went through a 48 hour course to be able to hold a gun that isn't mine to shoot an animal. I still have more tests and courses to go through until I can legally own a rifle or shotgun. I am very scared of guns (as most everyone I know is). The guns I have used I am very cautious with and would never imagine carrying one around with me.

in my whole life I have never seen a handgun unless carried by a security truck worker or a cop.

And about the people kill people not guns I would have to respectfully disagree. It is so easy to squeeze a trigger and have your problem go away then to have to think about it. Like stabbing or strangling or something. Takes a lot less brain power for a boom then getting your hands dirty.