I believe in restrictive gun laws; sometimes people have psychotic breaks for instance, and it's preferable there not be a gun handy when they do. That said, g

I believe in restrictive gun laws; sometimes people have psychotic breaks for instance, and it's preferable there not be a gun handy when they do. That said, guns absolutely can be used to defend. The most obvious example is that police officers carry guns to defend the general public from criminals (who may also have guns). Yes, you could say the act of firing a gun is offensive, but the threat of the weapon can still be used defensively, and even shooting someone could be considered defensive if it is done to save the lives of others.