Al,

We all have those who's judgement and skill we trust from experience.

We all have those of whom we would not turn our backs on.

The what-if's are endless.

The lives of my loved ones are not.

I am not arguing against fire arm ownership.

I have my own and if someone breaks into my house when I'm home, they will be shot and killed, no discussion, period.

I'm arguing against the blanket, anger and fear driven argument that large numbers of people walking around armed is going to make us and our loved ones safe.