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Not trying to stir the pot here. But why is it that so many gun owners talk about personal defense situations with a given firearm? In my 40 years on this planet, I've never been in a situation where a firearm would even have been a consideration to use against another human being. I realize most media outlets sell fear, and a great majority of the weapons that people carry and own are for person assault of sorts. But I'm not at war, nor are they. And my wallet or $3000 car is not worth taking a life over, no matter what kind of scum the perp may be. Hell, legal fees would be much more substantial for the use of deadly force to protect anything I own than the item itself is worth.
I understand then the last thing (IMO) to protect is my person. Or those that I care for. But when? Where? Why? These things just don't happen. Am I really that lucky? That a situation that would truly justify killing another human being has never happened to me, or anyone I have ever talked to? It seems the majority of violent crime happens to those who are involved in that level of crime itself.
Why do so many gun owners invest so much thought and practice into the idea that they may have to someday "defend themselves"? I know this idea I spin will set off lots of fire on this forum. But it's just a discussion, an opinion I am curious about.
I am a gun owner, by the way. Yes, I have a CCP. Lots of "black guns" in my safe.
They are fun to shoot.
You are right, for the most part, these things do not "usually" happen would be more correct. Most people will not have a reason to use a firearm against another person in their lifetime and for that I am happy. I, however, have pulled my gun twice to protect myself and I thank God I never had to fire either time. The presence of the gun was enough of a deterrent each time. There are many things in this life that probably will not happen, but I take precautions anyway. I store enough food to get my family through 30 days without access to the store even though I know I will probably never need it. I would rather be prepared and never use it than to not be prepared and need it. The thought and practice people put into this might be a couple of things: 1) they truly want to be prepared and know practice is necessary to stay sharp; 2) they need an excuse other than "Gee this is fun to shoot" to justify spending so much time and money at the range. Either way it does no harm and to be prepared is a good thing. I cannot tell you the last time I had a flat tire, but I still carry a spare.