You're obviously an intelligent fellow. And I agree the things you mention may be factors in some cases. The only common factor is the weapon of choice (the majority of murders are not with hammers and knives). You and most people replying to my post are attempting to deflect attention away from guns claiming studies show this or that or pointing to failed programs thousands of miles away. Deflection is a common symptom of denial.

My prediction is humans will one day soon invent a killing devise so efficient it will make guns as obsolete as crossbows and muskets. Maybe when this happens we will not let everyone have access to them or does the constitution mean right to bear any and all arms?

Good luck buying a cruise missile or a nuke. They are arms too. Most people see the logic in limiting their distribution however,