I don’t need to either. The Upper middle class American suburbs also have some of the lowest crime rates in the world. The odds of me needing my weapon are as close to zero as they could possibly be. But they are not zero. I carry cuz I can.
If you wish the cherrypick, then yes, 85 is too high. (I didn’t check, but I believe you are correct) But with a population of over 5 million that isn’t terrible and it includes all urban and rural areas.
I see the executive branch (no matter who’s in charge) making this permanent if given the green light. Never let a crises go to waste. What Constitution?
Which begs the question, is there anyone out there asking people to get the flu vaccine? Fewer flu cases in the hospital means more room for Covid patients.