• LearysFlyingSaucer@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Statistically speaking, firearms tend to make you and those around you less safe. If you do get one, just make sure it’s safely locked away.

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      1 year ago

      I understand the statistics, but I’m skeptical of the idea that guns inherently make you and those around you less safe. I think discipline, peaceful conflict resolution skills and a healthy dose of reason mitigate the effects/risks of gun misuse.

      • ButtigiegMineralMap@lemmygrad.ml
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        1 year ago

        It depends on who has it. I would feel safe having one, I’m in a state where I can legally own one and I feel safe enough to use it. My brother suffers from Depression and he has said before that he wouldn’t trust himself being in a house with a firearm, so I don’t own one currently, but when I move out I most likely will get one.