It is a case of the individual. Again though, if you know someone is armed will you take a chance or will you prey on someone that isn’t armed. The right to bear arms is a cornerstone of our society and because of that we have the ability to prevent oppression if collected and concerted effort is put forth.
We are looked at as a warrior culture in America by our neighbors. In Canada there are less weapons but the criminals still have guns and there are still murders that happen in the cities. It’s a fact of life, we are a self destructive race. Population control at the elementary level.