Churches offering concealed-carry weapons training to attract members

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41. Like you I have absolutely no desire to ever have to kill another person ...

even in legitimate self defense.

However if absolutely necessary I will try to use a weapon to stop an attack which could result in serious injury or death to me or another person. Hopefully I will not kill the attacker but will be able to stop the attack.

If you own a firearm for self defense you have to ask yourself if you could actually shoot another person if you had no other choice knowing that it might lead to his serious injury or death.

Many people would be unwilling to do so and I admire them. I differ as I have asked myself this question and I feel that I could. That in no way makes me superior to those who could never shoot another person. Fortunately I have never found myself in such a situation and I hope and pray that I will live out my time here on earth and never have to make that decision.

Still, based on my experiences in the past, I feel I am capable of using a firearm for self defense if truly necessary. If I had ANY doubt I would not have a loaded firearm available for self defense. Only a fool would try to use a firearm for self defense if he/she was unwilling to pull the trigger.

I also realize that if I ever do use a firearm I will probably suffer serious psychological trauma and have to seek professional help. Therefore I will try to use my situational awareness to avoid dangerous situations and if I find myself in a situation that threatens to turn violent. I will do my best to defuse the situation and walk away even if it makes me look like a coward.