Please don't use facts, evidence, and data in gun related arguments when speaking to us Americans. We find it offensive in the extreme.
Instead, let us persist in our delusion that the US is "different" and that human behavior is somehow magically different in our country than for the rest of humanity. That is, the ONLY way we can enforce the law over here is the way we enforce the law. Nevermind the stats and data of all other countries with similar technology, economy, and demographics. Pfffttt. I scoff at you and your data. I bite my thumb at thee. And for good measure, look long and hard at my favorite finger!!!!!
We not only need guns, we need our officers to respond to any and all infractions with the maximum amount of force and violence. Otherwise, you'd have anarchy!!!! Nevermind that they got called in on a $75 misdemeanor offense. Break out the riot gear, get the tear gas and pepper spray, whip out those guns...