Will a few .22's solve a serious social problem? It may or may not. As with all such things, there are so many variables that predicting the outcome is pretty difficult. I chose not to bet my survival on tiny guns and little bullets since I have other choices. If one has been in a shooting situation, one knows that the opportunity and ability to calmly place those little bullets in exactly the right places is rare. Point blank gunfights have resulted in both parties winding up with empty guns and no holes in either person...Besides, with present circumstances where are you going to get all these .22's to unleash in a swarm at that cooperative attacker?...Dang, I can get most any type of ammo other than .22's!