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Originally Posted by Augi
So investing in a Brinks home security system is a waste, too? I mean, statistically... I won't need it. Is my lucky Louie (I have a classy wood bat in my living room, in addition to my aluminum bat) illogical too?
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The Brinks system assists with not just police but fire and medical emergencies. It makes perfect sense. The bat? If you like playing sports as much as I do I'm sure it makes sense to own a bat. As for keeping it by your bed? You have to keep it somewhere.
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Originally Posted by Augi
Now we want to talk about convenience of buying the gun? No, let's not.
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Ah, misunderstood.
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Originally Posted by Augi
By convenience I mean: convenience in taking steps towards the goal. Walking down the sidewalk or avoiding all sorts of certain foods and finding all the alternatives is a hassle. One just buys the gun, and one feels safer. It doesn't make it so like I have pointed out.
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Measure the convenience against both:
1) The risk of owning the weapon
2) The unlikeliness of needing it
That's my point. Every day 5 children under 19 die because of an accidental shooting or suicide by gun. Look up accidental shooting stats, they're everywhere. Then look up how rare opportunities for using your gun in self defense are.
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Originally Posted by Augi
Yes there should be a stricter additional process before acquiring guns: training, maintaining, safety regulations... when that will happen... doubtful in my lifetime.
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Why? Why can't we change?