Indra 1985 ji, I think American society is compley submerged in the floods of guns and they are immensely terrified and feel insecure. A loaded guns by their pillow give them a false impression of security and peace of mind which turn into violent crime. I agree; gun is a part of American society and that's  the reason why Amarica has a "GUN CULTURE" and it will remain for a long long time!