Discussion on answer by ohwilleke: How to explain the use of high-tech bows instead of guns

@Thucydides "As opposed to now where the strict UK and Australian gun bans have had very negative outcomes? " Agreed, as an Australian who has just moved to Dallas I have to say that we do a far worse job of killing our cops. Though I agree that blaming gun laws is a bit stupid. You also have to factor in socialized medicine, great education, social security etc.