[m0dem]

Just food for thought:
"One sword keeps another in the sheath." -=George Herbert=-
"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." -=Theodore Roosevelt=-

So I think there would be fewer (successful) shootings if people were armed and at least knowledgeable about defending themselves. Not just sheep to the slaughter.
And yes... I know, I shall be verbally shot.

NOTE: They are now both in my signature!