When I was growing up we kids were told to never (and I mean NEVER) touch any gun unless an adult was present. And the folks meant it. Most adults would let us hold and occasionally go fire. I now have a shotgun, rifle, and a .38. The .38 came in handy when a carload of punks wanted to pull me off the road. Actually a sawed-off shotgun would have been better. They changed their mind. I have answered the door with the pistol in hand...late at night. Learn to use a gun and it is a handy tool. Carelessness with that tool can be tragic. But it is still a tool no matter how you look at it.
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