Guns are tools, nothing more or less. If you don’t feel comfortable having one, then that’s fine.
Just consider that owning one could save your life and the life of a loved one. The rules for safety are logical and easy to remember. Imho, confidence comes with owning a gun and knowing how to use it.
Logic counters all arguments to the contrary... I have met a retired cop (conservative) willing to help me... only prob...he doesn’t live close enough to make it e-z.
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