Whining about gun minutiae

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48. In my posts I have often said that I actually try to discourage people from buying a firearm ...

without a good reason. I do not believe that everybody should own a gun. Many people buy a firearm on a whim and are unwilling to take the time to learn how to safely handle it. Some people abuse alcohol or drugs and firearms do not mix well with either. Often people suffer from mental problems such as depression and a firearm makes suicide far too easy. Many people live in a volatile relationship with a significant other and a fight could lead to a tragedy. Some have children in the family and are not willing to properly store their firearms.

If a person who does not own a firearm asks me about buying one, I point out all the problems that owning a firearm can cause and then tell them to go look in a mirror and ask themselves, "Do I really need a firearm? Is my lifestyle appropriate for owning a firearm? Am I responsible enough to own one?"

Firearms are not for everybody!