http://www.nationmaster.com/graph-T/...-1&id=nz&id=us
New Zealand, like the USA,
is a democratic english-speaking mostly-christian country.
You are
5 times more likely to be murdered in the USA,
where there are few restrictions on purchasing handguns,
than in New Zealand where there are heavier restrictions.
People in NZ still own guns, mostly shotguns and rifles,
for hunting and home protection (despite few home invasions);
the difference is you can't carry a rifle around 24/7
concealed under your coat ready for your next arguement.
NZ also has 1/3rd fewer rapes, and 2/3 fewer robberies.
(per capita)
Interestingly, NZ still has almost as many assaults as the US.
Proving that people are no less violent
only that violence is
less likely to result in death, due to fewer guns. Guys end up
drinking at the pub after a fight, instead of dead / in jail.