>We own a gun. Believe me, it was a sad and discouraging process to go through. But one we talked about it and agreed to do it.
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>I don't know how anyone can make a general statement that using one will increase the odds of a robber opening fire. Yes, I can see that happening - I can also see it preventing me from losing someone. Any of a dozen or more scenarios are possible.
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>I certainly respect your decision not to own one and I understand your reasons. It's a decision that each family has to make. If a child can somehow get access to a gun, clearly the family has not taken all of the precautions.
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>I'm in favor of laws, background checks, etc. But I also believe that people have the right to defend themselves. I wish we didn't feel we have to own one, and I hope we'll never have to use it.
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>Kevin


I wonder how many of the kids at VT wished they had a gun when they were directly being attacked and how many lives would have been saved if one of them had one and was trained to use it?

At the same time the thought of young kids carrying guns does scare me.