I remember when I got my first pepper spray, I was told if I don't know how to use it, it can turn against me and I guess that applies to guns as well. A firearm is no joke, I agree, there should be a strict regulation but that's only one part of the problem. the other is controlling these criminals. That's the part where work needs to be done asap.
One of the many local security firms that the residents hire. You will find we have around 5 of these cars patrolling the area 24 hours. They are way faster than the police and we rely heavily on this type of service.
It's still sad.