First...they are criminals, they don't charge more because the rest of us have a harder time getting a gun. Your an idiot if you think any law is going to stop someone who already breaks the law. It's kinda like gun free zones, ever wonder why most shooting are in gun free zones? It's because the person or persons know they won't get shot at. Second...I would rather have a gun...because just pulling one out makes most criminals run. I don't arm myself because I can...I arm myself because society has decided we should be victims, and criminals have gotten more violent due to this. Ever watched one of the knockout game videos? Those criminals attack innocent people who are usually unarmed. Our society is glorifying criminals and condemning those who take a stand against them. Damn right I would rather be armed.