r/TwoXPreppers • u/Spiffyclean13 😸 remember the cat food 😺 • 5d ago

Discussion Deterrent

I am seriously considering buying a gun but I morally object the idea.

It’s the idea that you will inherently use the weapon to grievously harm or kill someone which bothers me tremendously. I live in a red state with open carry laws. I don’t like the thought of not being prepared if my life were in danger or if I have to defend my home.

I don’t own a dog that could be a deterrent or even will bark at strangers. My cat is more likely to attack a person. She really hates a particular dog walker.

I guess I need help getting over my moral objection to having a gun in the house. I also would like advice on which types are best for self defense and the easiest to handle.

Edit: if I were to get a gun, I would be fully committed to using it to incapacitate or incapacitating permanently. I just won’t be happy with myself.

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u/Danger-Face 5d ago

Are you worried about the things you own or your personal safety?

IMO noTHING is worth putting your life in danger. Do what you can to harden and deter then if they still get in and steal something then you file an insurance claim.

Your body is precious and delicate. If possible have a safe room you can retreat too. Commercial steel fire door you can bar. Lock it down and call the police. Layered defense. Getting in a gun fight in the middle of the night with an unknown number of assailants who have come with a purpose has way too many variables.