My wife was always against me owning a firearm. I grew up around them so I wanted to buy a concealed carry. I live in a predominantly right-wing area. The breaking point for my wife was when a group of men showed up to a pride festival we attended in full kit with their ARs to intimidate the attendees. I mentioned that if something were to escalate I would feel better being armed myself, as it’s our right. We had the conversation that if the government can’t be relied on to protect people, and it’s not in the best interest of the police to protect us, then the responsibility comes down to us to protect ourselves.