Civilized General Discussion Board: It isn't that simple, but you probably know that.

First, most large cities have Democrat mayors, and with good reason, because cities need a lot of infrastructure and support services, and therefore need to collect taxes to pay for those services... and as we know, it's more rural states that are usually Republican leaning, and Republicans typically don't like taxes... or regulations.

There are a lot of factors that go into determining crime statistics and reasons for such... such as high density areas, income levels, policies, etc.

I would also note that states like Missouri, with very lax gun laws, have more violent crime and mortality rates than states with common sense gun laws.

Several states with weaker gun laws tend to have higher rates of gun violence. States like Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Missouri consistently rank high in gun violence rates and are often cited as having some of the weakest gun laws. Conversely, states with stronger gun laws, such as Massachusetts, California, and New York, generally experience lower rates of gun violence.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

States with Higher Gun Violence Rates (and Weaker Gun Laws):

Mississippi:
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Consistently ranks high in gun violence rates and gun deaths, and has some of the weakest gun laws.

Louisiana:
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Also experiences high rates of gun violence and is often cited as having lenient gun laws.

Alabama:
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Similar to Mississippi and Louisiana, Alabama sees high rates of gun violence and has weak gun laws.

Missouri:
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Another state with a high gun violence rate and relatively weak gun laws.

Wyoming:
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Has a high gun death rate and is often cited as having some of the weakest gun laws.

States with Lower Gun Violence Rates (and Stronger Gun Laws):

Massachusetts:

Consistently ranked as having some of the lowest gun violence rates and strong gun laws.

California:

Has made significant progress in strengthening gun laws and experiences lower rates of gun violence.

New York:

Also has strong gun laws and relatively low rates of gun violence.

Hawaii:

Consistently ranks as having the lowest or near lowest gun violence rates and has strict gun laws.

New Jersey:

Another state with strong gun laws and low gun violence rates.

Important Considerations:

Correlation vs. Causation:
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While studies show a correlation between weak gun laws and higher gun violence rates, it's important to note that this doesn't automatically mean that weaker laws cause the violence. Other factors, such as socioeconomic conditions, crime rates, and access to mental healthcare, also play a role.
State-Level Variations:
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Even within states, gun violence rates can vary significantly. Factors like urban vs. rural environments, demographics, and local law enforcement strategies can all influence gun violence within a state.

Here are a few links that dispute your simplistic conclusions.

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/01/whos-softer-on-crime-democrats-or-republicans/

https://www.planetizen.com/blogs/122113-red-cities-blue-cities-and-crime

https://manhattan.institute/article/red-vs-blue-crime-debate-and-the-limits-of-empirical-social-science