Why have a gun?

[arewethereyet]

I like shooting guns at the range for fun, but I have friends who own some and I shoot theirs (throwing some money for ammo, of course). Having one for self-defense frankly just isn't appealing to me. I don't think it's necessary and I'm not comfortable carrying.

I think that if you aren't comfortable carrying, that's the best reason not to.

I don't carry because I had nerve damage a few years ago that made it so my hands, arms, and shoulders weren't always under my control.  I did carry prior to that and may again since I've healed.

I used to love to go target shooting but that is something I gave up for the reason above.  Before I would carry again, I would go to the range first to make sure that I have the physical ability to do so safely.