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I saw a MUMM regarding someone shot by his father; apparently the person broke into his aunt's home, burgled it, then when confronted by his father threatened him with a knife. The question was basically should everyone get rid of firearms or keep what they have.
Regulations vary depending upon jurisdiction by some concepts don't, if you're waiting for the police to save your life you may be vastly disappointed unless one of them lives next door and is home exactly when you need them and they can psychically sense your need (good luck on that).
Some people prey upon others, the reasons vary with the predator, but I tend to doubt those who predate will give up their weapon of choice simply because we ask them to do so. In a perfect world, maybe, but I don't live in that world.
My father taught me to show others at least the minimum courtesy and respect I would hope to receive from them and I do so. I was taught that respect and courtesy extends to the property of others as well, which I still hold do. I was also taught to understand some people just don't care and to be prepared.
A small town I lived in not so long ago had a local news item. Four males between 15 and 20 years of age broke into a man's home, their fourth robbery of the night. The man was home and heard the noise, he also had a loaded shotgun, went to the front of the house where the criminals had a flashlight lit while looking around for what to take. The man ordered them to get out, twwo started to approach him. One died instantly, the other while in transport, the other two ran out the door and were later captured, tried, and sent to prison.
It doesn't matter whether I think the man was right or wrong, I wasn't there. I will say if I found myself in a similar circumstance I would probably react the same way. It is instinctive for us to defend our homes, our families, and our lives.
Would I advise anyone to depend on the mercy of those intent to commit a crime? No.
Would I prefer it if the police were always able to respond in a timely manner? Yes.
Would it be nice to live in that perfect world where criminals never harm anyone, the police are all nice, and there's never a problem? I have no answer as I've never lived in that perfect world.
I will say it will be a great day when some people quit believing they should be able to commit whichever crime they wish without consequence.
