The violent stigma Americans carry

It didn't take long for our class to understand the negative stigma Americans have because we can own guns. The idea of guns or even knives to the United Kingdom shows violence at its worst. I can't imagine not being able to have guns even to go hunting. I am most curious to learn about the differing police procedures in the United Kingdom. I think it will be interesting to hear the locals views on guns and how they can feel safe from violence. Wherever you live there is the need to protect yourself from criminals even if they can't have guns.