|
Actually, most crime in most places is at historic lows. For most of us (depending on where we live and our age), it is less likely that we'll be a victim than at any other time during our lives. But there have been some highly publicized events that have many people frightened.
Like others have said, practice, practice, practice. Personally, I won't carry a gun, as it is so unlikely that I'll ever need a gun that it just isn't worth the hassle of carrying one. Mark_T is right, a shotgun is the way to go for home defense. It's really a safer weapon (less likely to have an accident with it), and like someone else said, the sound of one chambering a round is universally understood that something bad is about to happen.
|