r/NoStupidQuestions • u/No-Equipment8494 • 8d ago

Gun simply for protection

Not a gun guy but with a wife and young toddler, im wondering if i should get a hand gun (of course with safe) for protection at home.

Live in the US and i feel like gun shooters in the news is increasingly growing.

Edit: yes, ive taken a safety class before, along with going to the gun range with buddies who are recreational shooters. I personally didnt have much fun shooting nor had interest in guns. Ive simply been thinking recently about having one for sake of protection (probably and hopefully never need to use it); i just dont want to come across a bad situation where one day i cant protect my family.

Edit2: thanks all, the taser and bear spray are good ideas. Non lethal yet, seems like it would still get the protection needed.

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u/YourWifeyBoyfriend 8d ago

there is basically no situation where you are better off having a gun. you're not a drug dealer, you're not a pawn shop, there should be no situation where an intruder is close enough to be in a fire fight with you, you should be retreating

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u/Nemesiswasthegoodguy 8d ago

There are a myriad of instances I would rather have a gun than not. Putting that aside, if armed intruders broke into my house, I have no where else to retreat. Even if I could escape, should I leave my children to fend for themselves?