I am continually amazed at the number of criminal shootings in this “gun free” city, where only the police have guns./sarc
Let’s be honest here. The people that are getting shot on a regular basis are not some fine, upstanding victims of random violence. These victims know their assailants and retaliation is forthcoming. This tableau is played out everyday, all day, in every major and medium city in the US.
For instance, concealed carry has been in effect for over five years in Missouri, to include St. Louis city and St. Louis County.
It has not made one whit of difference in the violence rate. The thugs are not afraid of the police, (as evidenced by how quick they are to fire on police) much less an armed citizenry. Well, not yet.
Having said that, the fine, upstanding folks should have a choice of being armed to protect against random violence.