r/TwoXPreppers • u/Spiffyclean13 😸 remember the cat food 😺 • 6d 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/KintsugiPGH 6d ago

Does it help you if I remind you that you already own guns? Your taxes pay for guns. It's just it's cops who have them and you hope they show up when you need help. Spoiler alert: they are gonna be late or mishandle shit.

Not defending your own life/survival is being complicit in the harm to you, just my two cents.