I have traveled all of this fine country all of my life. I have been to almost every state and have never felt in danger or feared for my life. Never had anyone pull a gun on me or near me. Sure we have bad people, and bad areas just like any other country, the majority of people are good people just trying to live and eak out an existence in this world we call home. The majority of residents do not own guns and we don't have people running around waving guns around. The wild west is gone. I have met more people willing to help out than hurt.
I have also travelled to more than 25 countries around the world. I remain aware of my surroundings, take advice of local people and try not to let my worries get the best of me.