banning guns is like banning the use of cars.....why ban it if the fix to the problem is to TEACH!!?? i grew up in a military/LEO household for most of my life. i was exposed to guns and taught early the responsibilities of having a gun around in addition to being told and seeing the consequenses of improperly using a gun. after being taught those things when it came time to buy my first one i had to do a mental check.
#1) do i have the type of thinking to where if i am upset in any way that i will act blindly out of anger?
#2) if an altercation can't be avoided and i do have my gun on me , will i pull it first, or use it as a last resort?
#3) in the event of some altercation, will i be calm enough to determine if the altercation will end in a life vs. death situation, thereby granting me the right to use my weapon?

over the years of gun ownership i've constantly went over questions like that and more in my head and through writing. and i know with my temperment(mellow) allowing a situation to evolve to violence isnt what i'm into. i also know that if it can't be avoided, hands first always. i'd rather knock someone out than to blow their face on the ground. the noise is loud, plus you will ruin your outfit. well in addidtion to the gunpowder smell i'm not too fond of that smell.