Originally Posted by atom

Why does everyone outside the US assume people have guns so they can feel safe? I grew up hunting with my dad, ducks, geese and deer. Some of my fondest memories of him and I taking trips and getting up early to go setup a blind etc. Shooting targets, clay pigeons is also fun as hell.

I have passed this down to my son and while he is not big on deer hunting, we enjoy shooting trap together. I have guns and if someone broke into my house I would be fucked because they are locked away in a huge safe that I wouldn't be able to open in time. A lot of hunters like myself enjoy the skill involved. On a good day I can bring home some fresh meat, on a bad day I still get to go experience nature and bond with friends and family.