I understand where you are coming from, but remember this thread is specifically intended to discuss the practicality and usefulness of firearms within a Canadian context. Realistically, I don't think there is any way a private citizen in Canada could use a firearm to protect themselves in that type of situation.

This is something I think ireckon had alluded to earlier; its not that a handgun ownership (for example) couldn't be useful in that situation, but rather it is rendered ineffective in that situation by our current regulatory framework (i.e., it cannot be carried; the owner can only transport to & from specified locations under certain conditions).

I'm not advocating for or against our rules, just looking to discuss the pro's & con's of ownership under our rules.