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JPK

(880 posts) Fri Oct 31, 2025, 06:23 AM 16 hrs ago

For the first time

My wife is suggesting that we arm ourselves. She has always been against having any firearm in the house. Now she is changing her mind on that.

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For the first time (Original Post) JPK 16 hrs ago OP

If you buy a weapon... PJMcK 16 hrs ago #1

Absolutely do it! BeerBarrelPolka 16 hrs ago #2

Mission critical at this time JustAnotherGen 15 hrs ago #3

I have always been anti-gun, like your wife. lark 13 hrs ago #4

Can the posters above explain how a gun would help? CommonHumanity 12 hrs ago #5

PJMcK

(24,341 posts)

1. If you buy a weapon...

Reply to JPK (Original post)

Fri Oct 31, 2025, 06:35 AM

16 hrs ago

... be sure to get professional training in its functions and care. Safety first. As your wife already knows, guns are very dangerous.

Good luck!

BeerBarrelPolka

(1,948 posts)

2. Absolutely do it!

Reply to JPK (Original post)

Fri Oct 31, 2025, 06:36 AM

16 hrs ago

JustAnotherGen

(37,324 posts)

3. Mission critical at this time

Reply to JPK (Original post)

Fri Oct 31, 2025, 06:50 AM

15 hrs ago

Of the American timeline.

lark

(25,622 posts)

4. I have always been anti-gun, like your wife.

Reply to JPK (Original post)

Fri Oct 31, 2025, 09:44 AM

13 hrs ago

My husband insisted on being armed, but it's hidden and has safety lock on. Lately, I have begun to think that I might need a gun as well. I'm in my 70's and this is the first time I've ever had that thought. if i get one, I'll definitely do the training.

CommonHumanity

(333 posts)

5. Can the posters above explain how a gun would help?

Reply to JPK (Original post)

Fri Oct 31, 2025, 10:29 AM

12 hrs ago

I'm not being sarcastic or obtuse. Were you thinking about ICE; active shooters; civil war; violent right wingers near you, your home or your family; crime and break-ins?

I'm perplexed because I'm guessing your gun would be of moderate capacity particularly if you are older (I don't know guns and have never touched one, but imagine higher capacity firearms are an armful to operate). What would that do against armed ICE agents or armed right-wingers who probably have the highest capacity firearms they can obtain. If crime is a concern, would a gun in locked safe be accessible quickly enough to repel armed criminals? I'm asking in earnest because I personally think more arms escalate several of the scenarios I presented. Please help me understand/educate me. THANKS!

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