"That Good British Subject is living in a country in which the criminal elements are increasing using firearms, murdering ordinary decent citizens, receiving derisory sentence's for their crimes and in which the Political elements (another bunch of criminals) are determined to disarm ODC's like myself. That's the shocking bit, mate."

That sounds very much like the state of affairs in the USA 10-15 years ago. But now 38 (39?) states have concealed carry and are beginning to pass "stand your ground" laws. So there is hope. If enough people get fed up then the pendulum may swing back the other way. Don't give up!