cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/34641538
this post was submitted on 20 Jul 2026
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First, just having a gun protects yourself - criminals love soft, unarmed, defenseless targets. Just having a gun makes criminals move on to a safer target - dogs accomplish this on a lesser level. Second, you may need to dispatch a dangerous animal where a stick won't do the job. Owning a gun carries a LOT of responsibilities with it though: You must be safe with it, be good with it and never brandish it unless you intend to use it if necessary.