Originally Posted by willravel

A nutjob breaking down your door isn't natural. It's rare... as rare as being hit by lightning. Spending money on guns in order to JUST prepare to defend your home means that you fervently believe that those odds still are enough to warrant preparedness. The problem, though, is that dangers are are far more likely are not prepared for. You're more likely to be hit as a pedestrian by a drunk driver, but you don't see people avoiding sidewalks. This strongly suggests that preparedness for this unlikely home invasion is an excuse, not a reason. It's a weak excuse that covers for the real reason. '