Except it's the other way around? Some people here claim that they do feel the need for a gun. However, if that's true, then it's surprising that in most counties with stricter gun (i.e. most counties) laws don't agree.
No it isn't the other way around. Some young men (in the UK) in high crime areas will carry them illegally because it makes them feel safer. UK has strict gun and knife laws.
https://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/london-knife-crim...
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/blog/what-young-people-say-abou...
https://theconversation.com/why-so-many-young-british-men-ar...