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...also tho, it would appear to me, that at some point NOT owning a gun is the bigger risk
once civil society and the rule of law diminishes to a certain violent bottom, arming oneself not only makes sense, but becomes a survival imperative
I know that if I lived in the US, I would be armed and proficient in its use
You are hopeless as a country.
What country are you saying is hopeless? The US? I agree, I think all that remains is how violent the fall will be.
...also, am not American fortunately
The person you have the highest likelihood of being shot by is yourself.
Gun ownership is more strongly correlated with suicide than lack of ownership is correlated with being murdered.
correct - assuming random sample and current societal stability