Yeah, I am coming from the US, where addressing guns absolutely is the most effective way to start saving lives immediately.

The OP, also from the US.

The underlying issues are myriad. They are not going to be a quick or easy fix. No one made that claim.

Tackling guns is what can be done here and now.

Like many men, you seem to be more concerned with making social grievance points than actually problems or actually saving lives. That's telling.