[HartleyMBaldwin]

Firearms are like any other piece of emergency equipment, the same as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, water, and long-term food emergency food supplies.

One way in which firearms differ is the necessity to develop and maintain a degree of skill in their use.

[castlebrew]

First aid kits, fire extinguishers, food prep, and water supply all require developing and maintaining skill levels.

[DesertRhino]

Not really. That’s a cult belief that a gun is like a samurai sword needing training and deep knowledge. If you had a water pistol as a kid, in about 60 seconds you should be able to load and shoot a standard 38 revolver or Ruger 10/22 rifle that makes a fine house gun.
The samurai narrative is pushed by the modern bearded tacticool crowd on YouTube. It helps then feel special and also let’s then sell you things. You should get training and practice, but don’t worry if you can’t. You can still defend yourself effectively.

It shouldn’t be any more confusing than operating blow dryer.