Quote Originally Posted by Lukie View Post
I guess my point was that I can understand/appreciate the point of view of people who think having guns is weird and unnecessary. not saying I agree or don't agree, just that there is a certain proximity bias there.
I can say the main reason I own guns is for recreation. The same reason I own golf clubs, fishing gear, and have a basketball hoop in my backyard. It's a fun way to relax and/or relieve stress. Same way with people who lift regularly. They have the training and ability to beat seven shades of shit out of a lot of people they come across, but most are mentally stable enough to keep it at a level of hobby, stress relief, and physical fitness and not run around using it as a threat.

I think in most cases people who own guns for the sole intent of self defense are overly paranoid and the ones who use the excuse "Cause I can, 'Murica Goddammit" are fucking moronic.