I have to say even though I had been threatened with a gun, I have no fear of them, depending on who has it... me! As Americans we do have a right to bear arms. Maybe not God given, but certainly an American right. We may not live in the old west but it can still be a life saver. I live in Texas and we are allowed to carry a concealed weapon with a license for it. Soon as that law passed I was one of the first in line. I love my guns and the day they try to take them, good luck! Besides on a farm I need it, but this was before the farm.

After certain incidents my views on guns changed. I KNOW now that good law abiding Americans would not have them if the law were to change, just the people who have no care of the law. Out here chances are someone breaking in knows you are armed, it is Texas. I have no desire to ask someone breaking in are you here to rob, rape, or kill me? They will be shot period. Before I did not own one, no desire to with kids. Afterwards I did. They are locked up and I am comfortable with them.

I remember the first time using a rifle and the kick too. It did not scare me though, it is one of the very few good memories of dad, he was right behind me and would get kicked right in to him catching me, was exliarating to me! But I was taught growing up nothing but respect for firearms, I had no abuse involving them growing up or use for them (beyond hunting) until I was a victim/survivor.