It's illegal to carry concealed guns in Canada and the crime rate is lower here than in the US
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_Canada>But one point I disagree with you on is that last line. Statistics show that in the states where concealed carry is allowed (TX, CO, FL, NH), crime rates are lower. Why? because no one wants to take a chance on getting shot by a person defending themselves just to snatch their purse for $20.On the other hand, you look at UK, they took away the guns and they crime rate is through the roof.