[Jason]

This post will be a little long, but I have personal experience on this topic and I believe this is an important issue. I have a handgun and have unfortunately had to brandish it defensively on two occasions. First, I would like to echo some of the other posters regarding being properly trained in a firearm’s use (and how not to have it taken away), being mentally prepared to kill another human being if that is what is required to protect yourself or your family, understanding the law so that you remain within it and safety with children. While I can say ‘yes’ to training and understanding the law. I can only say I ‘believe’ I am mentally prepared to do whatever is necessary to protect myself and my family. I don’t think anyone knows for certain until they actually pull the trigger (or don’t). In my two experiences, I confronted a person who had entered my home (1 instance) and someone who was attempting to break in (the other instance). Both occurred during the afternoon. In each instance, I confronted the person, pointed my pistol at them and ordered them out of my house. They each turned and fled. I have no idea idea if either was armed, and did not see a weapon. I called the police and tried to stop shaking (adreneline) before the police arrived. Other people may have had different experiences. I believe that criminals are essentially predators, and are able to determine whether another person is a threat or not. Possessing a gun is not what makes you a threat to a criminal. It is the ability and willingness to use it and I think they can sense that. On two other more recent occasions, I thought someone was intruding into my home (one was a drunk roommate and the other was a neighbor). In each instance, I felt much greater security in knowing that I could handle the situation and am thankful I didn’t have to hide in my room hoping everything would be okay. By the way, once I became a father, I decided that the risk of my child getting hold of my gun exceeded the protection it provided and it has been locked in a safe in the garage ever since. I hope this answers your question.

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Name : Jason, Gender : M, Age : 35, City : Phoenix, State : AZ, Country : United States, 

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