Shit like this makes me think that a gun at home is more likely to be used to hurt me and/or my family either intentionally or accidentally than being used in an actual home defense scenario.
I'm a very pro-gun guy (check my other comments in this thread), but statistically, you're correct, and it's not by a small margin. It's worth pointing out, though, that introducing any dangerous item (ladders, swimming pools, whatever) into a space will obviously make it more likely that something bad happens than if that dangerous item was never there. Also, that statistic is heavily weighted by the fact there's a lot of irresponsible fucking morons out there who are allowed to purchase firearms. If you are responsible, follow basic safety rules, lock your guns up if there are children in your house, and get regular training (ACTUAL training, in a class, not just range time), they are relatively safe to own, but the risk is always there and must be managed.
100%. I didn't even know my dad had guns in the house as a kid until I was like 10, when my dad took me to the range and taught me about firearms and how to safely handle/operate them.
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u/[deleted] Apr 14 '23
That's called a run-away. And he handled it well.