Among the 15 states with the highest homicide rates, 10 have restrictive or very restrictive gun laws. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control#Gun_safety_and_

Among the 15 states with the highest homicide rates, 10 have restrictive or very restrictive gun laws. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control#Gun_safety_and_gun_laws http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control#Gun_safety_and_gun_... Not that gun laws should be less restrictive, but it is a complex issue. It's not as easy as just banning guns. There are so many people with stockpiles of guns. I have been to been to people's homes where there are hundreds of handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Making access to guns more restrictive will have the unwanted side effect of growing the black market for guns. Gun policies in Europe and Asia have been successful because people in these countries have never historically had easy access to guns the way Americans do now. Shifting to more restrictive policies won't necessarily have the desired side effects. Gun proponents have often argued to me that allowing concealed carry without a permit would create a situation in which no one would attempt shootings for fear of people defending themselves. This might make sense for rural areas, but I don't think this would go well in densely populated areas like New York City.