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If the point of contention guns specifically, or people defending their homes to the point of killing someone?

America has more than just a few home invasions and murders. If someone is trying to break into your home, especially at night, there's a high chance that that person is not only willing to maim or kill you, but planning to do so. America has around 1 million home invasions per year and help isn't always nearby. Waiting can easily result in the victim being killed.

The man who shot at police here was worried that someone would end up killing him or his girlfriend. Unfortunately, he was right.

>>fiblye+(OP)
It's a matter of culture. This is how the average European imagines an encounter with a criminal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woO1Cs6c-oo

>>gridlo+Z6
I see that even criminals in Europe have manners. Until we figure how to replace domestic criminals with European ones, I'd prefer to keep 2A.