Do you own a gun? If so why? If not why not?

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DaveToo · Accepted Answer

This is a difficult question for many to answer. I believe most people are peaceful but fear for their lives because of the media constantly showing the violence. My personal opinion is simple. If you have been combat trained, then you have a better chance of retaining your firearm in a violent confrontation.

As a trained sniper I can and have had to take down someone that was trying to kill me. It's not a pleasant experience, and not one that just anyone can deal with, especially when not in a war zone.

I no longer have any guns nor have I found the need for one. They are dangerous for the uninitiated, and I had two children to raise after Vietnam. They didn't need to have that kind of training.

If you have the fear that your government will come after you, unprovoked, then you need to live in another country. If you feel you need a gun to protect yourself, you are living in the wrong neighborhood.

SnowedIn · Accepted Answer

I/we don't. Never had a need and I really don't want one in the house with my kids around. I'd enjoy owning one to go to the range occasionally, though.

Aerissa_Jade · Accepted Answer

Dozens of them, the reason is self defense when in public, hiking, and home defense.

Why so many? well there are different styles and kinds...9 mil, 40, 45, revolvers, shotguns, rifles, etc...

Beyond that, its fun to go in my backyard and stack up a bunch of cans and blow them away or anything old that you want destroyed. Not only is it good practice for how to clean and maintain them.

It also helps to maintain the skills to aim and shoot better, this is a skill that if you don't practice, you start to lose some skills in it.

It also uses up older ammo, to avoid it from getting too old. Which is more of a issue if you live in humid area's, vs. where I am in a dry climate.

I often carry two in public, as open carry is legal here, also conceal carry is legal too without a permit, as long as it is two steps away from being able to fire. With a permit you can be instantly ready to fire.

SaoirseS · Accepted Answer

Yes, a lot of them, a lot of them from dead relative collections. I've been in shooting sports since I was a kid. I hunt, I shoot, I have them for self-defense if necessary.

Sour-rose · Answer

I don't... yet. Now, to be clear, i ain't getting a gun that can kill. That could go in the wrong hands and i could die or someone under my responsibility could. Sooo i'm gonna get me a byrna, a pepper ball gun. :D Comes as a pistol, and an ak-47 style. I don't know why I need a 47 but some people need to learn I am not fucking around with my life. :D

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

I don't see any reason to get a gun. Best case scenario its spending a lifetime in a safe. Worst case scenario someone gets injured or killed.

LazerBean · Answer

Yes. Some for hunting, some for pest control, some for sport, some because they are cool, and some to keep fear in the hearts of local criminals.

Agape93 · Answer

Yeap, several. Home and personal defense, hunting, target shooting and hedging against if shtf.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

I own several firearms. They’re extremely fun and very useful. In the future, i will own at least one gun that “looks kool”. Ell oh ell!

Molly1997 · Answer

Nope but I really want to. I live in a rural area with just my family , the world is a crazy place and I want a sure way to defend myself if needed.

Anonymous · Answer

Never have and never will, plus being an intimidating asshole doesn't appeal to me.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. I’m a female and small in stature. Firearms are a great equalizer. The world is a crazy place because of the people in it and I carry one for my own protection. It’s as simple as that.

ShiftingMonke · Answer

Yes, because I can. Plus, they're fun and they can serve many purposes.

jshm2 · Answer

I am not an insecure murcian, so have never needed a gun.

Pterodon · Answer

Of course I do. I own several. My photo is me at the gun range with one of them. I own them because I enjoy the hobby and because my government allows it

Keishio · Answer

I would own one but unfortunately I live in the UK where I'm lucky my butter knifes don't get confiscated to protect thieves from hurt themselves while robbing my house

BJP21 · Answer

I inherited one, but my view is guns are tools for hunting or target practice and nothing else beyond that.

Guardian45 · Answer

No, guns are not common or necessary here. How about you?

loveslongnails · Answer

It's for home protection. I hope I never have to use it.

Alex8736 · Answer

it's all about standing your ground and is protected by the 2nd amendment

Anonymous · Answer

This is a difficult question for many to answer.

goaded · Answer

No, because I don't want to shoot anything.

Leopard23 · Answer

Yes for self glock 17.

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

No. And I do not ever want to.

whereismyjohnny · Answer

No. I don't need one.

AsaKyo · Answer

No, because I don't need one

call_me_scar · Answer

Nope and because I don't need one

EaterPeter · Answer

Not yet. Want to. Afraid.

CAPTAIN-OBVIOUS · Answer

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