Ian Cameron wrote:
>  For purposes of one
> of the sociology courses I teach, I started tracking all gun-related
> stories in the 16 searchable newspapers in our library.
>
> Conclusions: If you carry a gun it's not likely to save your life, but
> there's a chance someone near and dear will shoot you with it.

Ian,
If you truly think that someone will call the newspaper every time they
run off some scumbag by the use of a gun, then you need to think again.
In the last thirty years, I have had occasion to protect my
life/family/property with a gun four times. Not once did I call the news
services to have them run a story. Of course, gun injuries and deaths
almost always make the front page.
Your "conclusion" is so much male bovine excrement. Check to see if your
educational institution offers a course in logic, and sign up.
A .380 automatic is standard equipment in my Westy. (Vanagon content)

Larry
PS. Sorry, Kari, I should have told you not to take THIS discussion
public!