They might be at historic lows, but crime rates in the US, particularly gun-related crime, remains absurdly high when compared with the rest of the world. You can compare the gun deaths in the US with the gun deaths in 12 or 13 other countries whose populations sum to be approximately that of the US and note that the gun deaths in those countries are significantly lower.

Yep, this is true. But the trend is in the right direction.

Judging by the media though, you'd think you'd be at significant danger of getting shot every time you leave the house.