Originally Posted by rubicon

I only had one gun in my hands and that was while at Naval Basic Training. I am not opposed to guns and have thought about purchasing one for some time.

the rules posted by Richielion and Figmo in isolation appear extreme however if confronted by a felon, etc suddenly they make a lot of sense.

It is a mistake to believe that ____________________location (you fill in the city/town) is safe. Crime and crimnals have no borders. Too often it is being in the wrong place at the wrong time orcoming across the wrong person.