1. Most burglars won't enter a home if they think anyone is there.

2. If they do enter your home and you make a noise, they will usually leave.

3. Guns kill more people accidentally than intentionally.

4. If you have a weapon, there is a pretty good chance it will be used against you.

5. The chance of you encountering an armed burglar is far less than being hit by a car.

I think if you watch too much tv you begin to think that crime is all around you. In fact, in the last 57 years, I have never been threatened with a weapon. What about you? When was the last time you had to defend your life?

gnu mentioned home invasions of the elderly and single women. Lets remember that now that the invaders have been caught, that particular crime spree is over.

I can't help but wonder if the 'gun culture' of the U.S. isn't fed by the govt. and the media. If you are in a state of fear, it justifies almost any act of aggression. Its not a very big leap from this state of mind to waging war against a country that is a perceived threat. No wonder Bush got so many votes.