Reply #30: In this context, it's largely irrelevant [View All]

[Euromutt]

Take, for example, the abstract of this study: http://www.springerlink.com/content/mw745335u0468647/

Adjusted homicide data suggest that Russia has a higher spousal homicide rate, more female victims, and fewer shootings than the United States. Women in Russia may be two and one-half times more likely to be killed by their spouses or lovers than their counterparts in the United States.

Fewer shootings, but up to 2½ as many dead wives and girlfriends. When it comes to intimate partner killings, the specific weapon used is pretty much irrelevant.