Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: The gun control argument you never see presented [View all]spin
(17,493 posts)in more remote rural areas.
Even if you are lucky enough to live in an area with a fast police response you still have to contact the police. You most likely will have to find your cell phone and dial 911. An intruder may not give you the chance to make that call.
On a weekend with a full moon, the cops may be so busy that they might not be able to respond quickly to your call.
I remember an incident that happened years ago. A man noticed a prowler in his yard so he called the cops. They didn't arrive so he called again and said, "You know that prowler I called you about? It's OK now and you don't have to come quickly. I shot him and he is dead!"
The man was amazed at how fast the cops showed up and there even was a helicopter flying overhead. The prowler was caught but the guy said the cops chewed his ass out for a false call. He almost was arrested.
Of course it is also possible to be attacked on the street by a person who wishes to put you in the hospital or six feet under. You most likely would never have the time or the chance to call the cops. If you have a carry permit and you show that you are armed there is an excellent chance that your attacker may decide to turn and run. Of course if he continues to attack you, you may have to shoot him.
Firearms are also used for sporting purposes. The same handgun or shotgun I use for home protection may be the weapon I target shoot with or hunt with.