As a little side story to add on the initial discussion.
A few years ago some people in unmarked vans pulled into my backyard. Now, I live in a secluded area of the desert, so there aren't really defined property lines. My initial reaction was one out of fear. I grabbed my vest and shotgun and walked out there to find out why there were people in my backyard.
If I had known they had guns, rather than scared they might have, simply reaching into there jacket would have led me to fire on them. They were college students, simply checking on the desert vegetation. The guy was scared, because here I am holding a 12 gauge shotgun to his face. He simply tried replying with his i.d. and had no idea that he was on someones property.
If everyone had guns, I wouldn't be scared of the people that lose their minds, the people who break laws, or the people that are simply angry and irrational. I'd be scared of the people who are just as scared as I am.
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