If you like guns buy one. If you dont like them dont buy one

@akindheart Why would you do that?

@Graylight i live in an area that has become increasingly dangerous. i will protect myself. i have my concealed weapon permit too. but i am not quite comfortable shooting the gun.

@akindheart Gotcha. But you do know that statistically, you're far more likely to be killed with that gun than to kill another, right? Not judging, not dictating, just offering information.

@Graylight it doesn't matter the stats. i want to have the ability to protect myself period. there is always the element of surprise on the aggressor that i can't control.

@akindheart I get it. But you're not defending yourself and probably won't surprise the aggressor, so say the facts. Everyone thinks they can handle a gun. That's why there are thousands of deaths a year.

@Graylight i just need some training. that is it. i am not going to be a sitting duck.

@akindheart most people I know can't cause a crumpled piece of paper into a garbage can with accuracy. Men - and women for that matter- can't even hit the toilet seat with anything like accuracy. Gun training that's less than once a week and includes live scenarios and not just targets is a placebo. Training is false security.

@Graylight i guess i could get a bazooka. might hit more accurately but i can handle my Ruger LCP

@akindheart Or I have another idea. There are many non-lethal methods of defense just as accurate as a bullet. If you choose to have a gun, that is your right. I just wonder if it wouldn't be safer without one.

@Graylight the answer is yes until i learn to use it. i am not safe with a gun yet.

@akindheart Well, good luck and good shooting. I hope you never have to use it but that it hits its mark if you do.