You are absolutely correct. We’ve taught people to be terrified of guns instead of knowing how to handle them, use them, and even potentially disarm an attacker. I learned to handle a gun at age 8. Both handgun and rifles. A few years ago a guy I was dating and I went out to a family place for a summer get together. We were far enough out that we could take target practice from the back porch! Needless to say, even though my gentleman was conservative by nature, it scared the hell out of him! When I found him hiding inside in the living room I asked what was wrong? He said he was ‘shocked.’ I laughed and reminded him that there were 5 Marines on the back deck who more than no how to handle a gun. He finally came out and took a few potshots.
But, the point of my little story here is, modern city people are terrified of guns.
I think the number the article is trying to quote isn’t just accidents. Willful murder isn’t an accident.
I have several clients that have a shotgun sitting by the front door. One asked if they should put it away while we were doing house/pet visits for them. I explained it was entirely up to them, but everyone on our team is a concealed carry and while we could defend ourselves; walking in on someone using their shotgun isn’t something we want staff to encounter.
I think the number the article is trying to quote isn’t just accidents. Willful murder isn’t an accident.