Becoming A Firearm Owner, Part 1: The Attack

By Brandon

This is a 4-part series submitted by reader Steven, where he takes us through his journey to becoming a firearms owner.

Maybe you, or someone you know is considering becoming a gun owner for the first time. I very recently started to consider the idea of owning a firearm for home defense and personal protection. Over the course of the next few articles, I will share my journey – the initial event that sparked my desire to own a gun, decisions I had to wrestle with, discussions I had with my wife, and the outcome of my process. My hope is that my story may help you, or a friend who is in the same boat.

Part 1 – Another Attack

I don’t know what was different about this event, but somehow it hit me harder. Another attack. The news reel footage showed people running, police and first responders everywhere, families embracing, and others mourning. I’m still not sure why this particular event affected me so differently, but it did. I couldn’t help but wonder what I would do if facing an attacker. Would I run? Would I hide? How could I increase my chances of seeing my family again? Wait! My …Read the Rest

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