[Redbob]

"...my kids and I have been talking about the fact that should guns become very illegal and scarce, there are always bows and arrows."

Difficult to master, difficult to conceal.

Should firearms become illegal, make sure you have several.
I certainly will.

[metmom]

Difficult to master, difficult to conceal.

True. But far better than nothing. And they do work indoors as well.