What is a shame is that its up to the individual to insure their own safety but the government restricts how you can do that more day by day.
To see where it is heading look at England.
Not long ago an elderly guy was attacked by a pack of gang bangers.
He hit one of them with his cane and put him in the hospital.
He got 10 years which is a life sentance for defending himself.
Oh and the gangbangers?
no charges filed.