> You also have a substantially reduced ability to defend your families against violent criminals that live in your country
Does that really happen enough to worry about? Should I spend my money on a newer, safer car or a gun? Or maybe on more comprehensive healthcare for my family instead? Perhaps on living closer to schools and other amenities so we don't have to drive as much?
I can't imagine that there are that many scenarios where a gun saves the day from violence... but maybe that's because I don't live in america
Does that really happen enough to worry about? Should I spend my money on a newer, safer car or a gun? Or maybe on more comprehensive healthcare for my family instead? Perhaps on living closer to schools and other amenities so we don't have to drive as much?
I can't imagine that there are that many scenarios where a gun saves the day from violence... but maybe that's because I don't live in america