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0 pointsclaytongulick3y ago0 comments

> Statistically speaking you are much more likely to have a family member die from that firearm in your home you claim is there for protection when compared to the threat of the hypothetical burglar you are protecting your family against.

I think this depends a lot of where you are.

Most of the statistics I've seen has fairly overwhelming support for preventative effects of being armed.

Also, handguns are one of the most powerful forces for equality we've had in modern history.

A smaller woman or man is no longer dependent on a stronger person for defense. Guns are a great equalizer.

As Heinlein said, "An armed society is a polite society".

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plugger3y ago

I think my point still stands. Statistically speaking, you're more likely to have a love one hurt or killed from a firearm accident when compared to falling victim to a violent criminal offence in the home. And I'm not sure how you possessing a handgun would stop a burglary preventatively unless you advertise that you are indeed in possession of a handgun.

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