Why does a country with so many Christians such as the US has so many weapons?

We also have a larger population, a more diverse economy, and a wide spection of social and economic classes. We have many weapons as a symbolic image that we the people have the right to defend ourselves and that the government can not disarmed us, to show that we are in charge rather than an elite. Also, other first world countries often cover up their problems, because they have more uniform populations and power. And think about it, if all the law abiding citizens are disarmed, then what is to stop the criminals and the government not to abuse this situation?