The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Carter, 8 F.3d 31 (9th Cir. 1993):
For purposes of 4A1.3 and 4A1.2(e), comment. (n. 8), crimes which show a propensity toward violence and a willingness to use force are similar. United States v. Cota-Guerrero, 907 F.2d 87, 89 (9th Cir.1990). This court recently held that trespassing, resisting arrest, possession of dangerous drugs, carrying a weapon and impersonating a police officer are not similar to bank robbery. Smallwood, No. 92-50695, slip op. at 9255.
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