Having grown up in the late 1950's and 1960's, I can tell you that America was a completely different place.
People did not freak out at every little thing like they do today.
Guns were not that big of a deal, and did not have the stigma they have today.
I shot thousands of rounds in my back yard in Medway, shooting almost every weekend.
In 30 years, the police NEVER showed up.
It's sad the way this country is going.