I would almost say that some of the “I’m scared of guns in my home” types mistake lack of fear (of the gun) as having a cavalier attitude towards guns. It’s important to get comfortable with weapons and still maintain the respect of them as well. The “I’m scared of guns in my home” crowd doesn’t understand this.
Oh, I agree! Believe me, I’ve heard all the nonsense from people that I know who don’t want a picture of a gun in there house besides a “real” one. I’ve heard it is a “phallic” symbol for people lacking, a female macho device... you name it. It is simple ignorance. Guns are like anything else... it takes practice and safety knowledge. Plain and simple. I actually know one man who was dead set against guns. He had anti gun bumper stickers on his car, belonged to some organization to ban guns... the whole 9 yards. Funny thing happened. Someone tried to break into his house while he was at home. He called 911 but they don’t magically appear, do they? Needless to say, he was scared out of his wits. Within a short period of time, he purchased a gun and took a gun safety training session. Funny how life experience can change one?