Be careful out there. There are some bad people

Part of participating in life is having fun. We have hobbies. And, there's not enough interest, time, and money for all of us to have the same hobbies. Guns have been one of my hobbies since I was very young. Yes, guns can work for purposes of self defense. At my age, in order to have the health and energy to do what I want to do, SLEEP is VERY important. And, the amount and quality of my sleep is enhanced by sleeping with a loaded 9mm Glock under my pillow. BUT, I don't recommend guns nor do I recommend aircraft aerobatics nor fast boats and cars. Everyone has to choose for themselves.
In my Dutch Star, pulling my GMC 4x4 Envoy, I cruise at 65 mph, because it's safer. My goal is to live to age 90 (10 more years).