I'm afraid I could never condone the ownership or use of guns. Crimes are committed and people are hurt, as a nurse I have seen my share of injuries and shattered lives as a result of gunshot wounds. There is never a good reason to carry a gun, not for self defence or to defend your property. Life is precious, things can be replaced, a person can NOT EVER be replaced.

Of course hunting and sport is a completely different kettle of cod!