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Originally Posted by EVOLghost
Uhh....I'm pretty sure guns are intended to KILL. and yes, that includes people. I don't think people go hunting with AK-47's and M4's. Or even a handgun for that matter..
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This. Owning a gun for self-defense is a ridiculous reason--and dangerous. Even if you're the best trained cop, you still can be taken by surprise, and by the time you react to a potential threat (e.g., somebody pulling a gun on you) by reaching for your gun, you'll be shot. Plus your adrenaline will be high and likely will affect your accuracy and control over your weapon.
A scenario like that in real life is unpredictable. Studies have shown that you're likely to put yourself in greater harm by showing that you have a gun--your attacker is more likely to shoot you if he thinks he might get shot by you.