[VeniVidiVici]

There is almost no upside to having a gun if you aren't a gun lover, and you shouldn't have to live with this creepy feeling indefinitely.

Did he buy the gun mainly to minimize discord in the new neighborhood -- in other words, to fit in?

Keep the gun locked up, of course, and keep that fear at a healthy level. After all, they are deadly.

This is hardly "talk to her husband and give shooting a try".

I see 98% of the responses pertaining to Joyce Brothers and the rest concerning the woman.

[HairOfTheDog]

I see 98% of the responses pertaining to Joyce Brothers and the rest concerning the woman.

But do you see 98% of the the responses as good PR for the image of gun ownership? Or do they feed the fear and bias you claim not to like?