Statistically speaking a gun in your home is more likely to be used against you than in a successful defense of your home and property. It also is actually a t

Statistically speaking a gun in your home is more likely to be used against you than in a successful defense of your home and property. It also is actually a target for theft. So while it feels nice to have one for this reason you are, again statistically speaking, actually not making yourself safer: quite the opposite. But I understand the emotional reasons why it would feel better. It feels like you'd have more control, so it's calming.