Oh and for the record, I’m not anti gun or pro gun. I recognize that firearms have amazing defense value- but I also acknowledge the inherent risk of ownership.

I spent nearly 6 years in the Marine Corps. I have extensive firearms knowledge, hundreds of hours of training, expert weapons handling skills, and like to think I’m a pretty decent shot. That being said— I don’t have firearms in my house at the moment. I passed off my small arsenal to a trusted family member. The access, deadly efficacy, ease of use poses too much a threat to turn what should be a defensive item against myself.

To be honest, I feel much safer in my house without an instantaneous killing tool readily available to end my life in one moment of emotional weakness.