Strawman argument.
“Holding a gun in your hand ..... others will have bigger or better guns etc etc.”
I guess, without any gun in your hand makes you the safest then. You want to be a sheep, be my guest. But you don’t restict my right to bear arms. Personal safety and self-defense is only secondary benefit.
Another confused with playing with words, which makes Leftists feel so smart.
If that is his opinion, fine. I simply disagree with his interpretation. And I will trust my own judgment.