Would-be robber shot dead inside Philadelphia dollar store: Police

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14. Yes, I know that "what else" referred to.

IMO, gun regulations need to comport with basic rights first and then to what case law has determined as reasonable.

"...why are there 3900 gun deaths and only 250 DGUs yet gun regulations being loosened?"

I would guess there are a number of reasons:
I've not heard of any deaths resulting from a traditional duel and I infer that most of the killers work hard to surprise their victims and chose those they expected to be unarmed and/or unprepared to defend themselves.
I also suspect a small fraction of gun owners are actually carrying often.
Of the fraction that carry, I suspect that while many folks train some and practice, not many train for the kind of situations that some police and SWAT units do.

I don't feel I'm up to the fast reactions and instantaneous decisions that may be required for firearm defense nor can I afford what I see as the most necessary.

I would a agree that there are things that can be done to improve the situation. I also like an awareness and responsibility campaign of some kind.