I agree. Very poor form. But then...

If an person is killed by an automobile, the inanimate object has failed in its purpose.

If a person is killed by a gun, the inanimate object has succeeded in its purpose.

What I try and figure out is what do these gun people do that they need the protection of firepower?

I grew up in the country. I lived in Chicago for over 20 years. I have visited every major city in the United States and many major cities around the world. Often alone and on business.

Never felt the need for the protection of a gun. Never felt the need to kill someone.

Either some folks are easily frightened or there are far more evil things running around this country than I know!