I am in the US often for business and have come to the conclusion that we're very similar. Americans have the sterotype of being loudmouth ignorants that love guns Canadians have the sterotype of being slow, wimpy and enjoy the snow. None really hold true IMO.
The impression I always had with Americans in the past mainly from the press is that they are gun crazy which is far from the truth. The reality from the customers I have discussed this issue with is that besides guns for hunting, none have a handgun at home for protection from "bad guys". The impression I have gotten from them is that the 2nd amendment is irrelevant for most US citizens besides the fringe right wing type who are strongly for it and the fring left wing who are strongly against it. This is from large US cities like Chicago to rural areas like Nebraska.
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