I'm a rape survivor (attackers had knives), and the next time was an attempted rape, because I was armed. It definitely makes an impact anywhere I've testified against these &@#!! proposed bills, and if nothing else, at least somewhat neutralizes the antis' argument that we'd all be safer if ...
Violence does not, as we all know, require the use of a gun. Guns, however, are most often the best form of defense against violence perpetrated on us. I know, I know ... preachin' to the choir, here. I testified yesterday before the NH Senate Judiciary Committee, in opposition to yet another noxious anti-gun bill, and am still all wound up. :o)
Actually, it occurred to me that I could share that testimony with ya'll ... here's the link to a press release about it: http://www.2asisters.org/press/index.html