I was referring specifically to the situation in the UK because this is what the GP was talking about. I don't know enough about US culture to be able to commen

I was referring specifically to the situation in the UK because this is what the GP was talking about. I don't know enough about US culture to be able to comment on the issues faced there. I can only say that US citizens appear to have a comfort with firearms that makes me uneasy. But again, a lot of my understanding on this subject comes from the media, so you can take it with a pinch of salt if you like.