[[[ Maybe because we live in the wide open spaces and not in cramped small areas where the use of a gun may seem excessive. If you have never lived that life, I feel sure it would feel very odd and maybe uncomfortable. ]]]
Wide open spaces such as NY City, Chicago, want me to name more Refreshed, but I must admit you are "stuck" with your guns unfortunately.
When I flew into LA I got crapped out just seeing your cops carrying guns. Now the police here are looking seriously at "toting" because George W decided to murder innocent civilians in Iraq way back when.