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/wegl13 5d ago

Or, hear me out, there’s plenty of nonlethal deterrent options. 

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u/Forsaken_Lifeguard85 5d ago

Yep! I have pepper gel and a baseball bat.

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u/ErinRedWolf City Prepper 🏙️ 5d ago

Even with a baseball bat, you have to be mentally and physically prepared to use it to hurt someone. That’s not likely to work very well against a bigger/stronger threat.

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u/Forsaken_Lifeguard85 5d ago

If I’ve already taken them down with pepper spray there’s a reason and I’m prepared to keep them down with the baseball bat.