As an avid prepper among the items that I constantly think about is security. Whether that be when we are on trips or in an actual doomsday scenario and working to protect my family and food stores from the ones that are looking to go on it from me
No matter what the reason is I have had several conversations with family and friends about security and the role of guns for protection and seem to be getting somewhat of a mixed response.
You can find clearly two groups here, the ones that believe that in a situation where there is little or no government and order when a major emergency happens and those that think it might be bad for each day or two then all will be well.
The problem here is that if group two is right, group one only wasted money on guns and ammunition. However, if group one is right then group two is likely to become area of the problem because they are suddenly going to be the have nots in a global where they have to survive.
In order far as having protection whether that is clearly a gun, knife, stun gun or whatever it appears only logical to err on the side of caution. Having a gun and ammo doesn't mean you are going to become a Harley ridin' tattoo covered gun slinger. It's just a tool that if needed it's too late unless you have it.
I'm not advocating that everyone go buy a gun and when they answer their door they have a loaded handgun, but having one in the event and knowing how to use it only makes common sense.
So in speaking with friends and family the people in group two seem to like to say most people are shot with their own gun. Learn more don't dispute that because many people who've guns aren't ready to use them or have never taken the time to learn about their use following the initial purchase and maybe firing a little bit at a range.
In real life if you feel the need to pull out and aim your gun at someone a couple of things need to happen. One you should be sure that the situation you are facing calls for the potential use of lethal force and two that you truly have the skills and capability to proceed if that is needed. Unless you have those then you probably shouldn't have a gun and I'd recommend something less hazardous like a stun gun.
Remember guns don't shoot people, people shoot people. If you use good judgement and are security conscience you may never need to utilize your gun, but if you do need it, it'd be a bad time to be thinking "I will have obtained a gun."