Most of my guns are locked in a safe but several are stashed in secure strategic places throughout my property.
And yes, I have used a gun in a situation where I would not be here if I did not have it.
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I'd rather be ignorant than stupid.
Ignorance implies a lack of knowledge which is easily correctable through education.
Stupidity implies an inability to learn.
Therefore; ignorance is temporary, stupidity is forever!