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In reply to the discussion: Already, another Trayvon Martin incident has just happened [View all]TorchTheWitch
(11,065 posts)I've never even touched a gun in my entire life. Anyone I know that has one is not allowed to bring one into my home. I'm far more worried about a gun on me or in my home would be turned against me rather than my shooting it myself to save my own life.
But that said, since I AM rational about gun use I wouldn't be the type of person who shouldn't own one since I'd never use it unless there was a direct threat to my life or great bodily harm. Even then I'm not all together sure I could shoot someone. I know I'd hesitate, and that's what scares me about a gun in my own hand being turned against me.
I have no problem whatsoever with other people owning guns so long as they use and store them responsibly. And anyone that ever points a gun at another person and pulls the trigger had BETTER have an actual reasonable and imminent fear of their life or great bodily harm being done to them or another. A gun is the LAST thing one relies on to protect themselves or another.
So, now, just what the hell is your point?