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RE: Believe it or not...
I'm from the UK but even there I was pro gun ownership. Where we can own a .22 and semi auto rifles, providing a wide range of checks are made. For example, being part of a gun club is a must and a few years of being part of one.
The world is fucked but I don't think the guns in many nations are the problem, it really is the society itself. That raffle states a level of professionalism regarding how a winner is chosen: they still need to be of age, still need a background check.
I'd own a firearm if I could, for the sport of shooting but also the extra piece of mind regarding my own safety at home. There's carrying out in public which can be a more questionable decision. Then there's owning one for your home to know you and your family are safe.
Regarding the UK: even the village I grew up in became unsafe in recent years. So many break-ins into homes in the countryside. Imagine some lunatic breaking into your home in the night and not being able to defend yourself. Truly terrifying.
I have a friend who has a concealed carry permit and he made a statement to me a while ago that really hit home. He said he doesn't keep a gun for protection at home, he uses a baseball bat for that. His fear is that someone comes in the middle of the night and is in his bedroom. If he starts firing, there is a chance a bullet could go through a wall and hit one of his kids. Is it likely? Maybe not, but the chance is always there. He travels with his gun, but the main reason for that is if he comes across an injured animal that needs to be humanely taken care of. It's an endless debate I think.
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