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Most people I know who own guns know how to handle them, either because they grew up with them, around them, using them, or because of the classes or whatever it takes to legally possess a firearm.

Look, I don't have a gun. I don't plan on owning a gun. Don't ask me why people have them. I just think people should be able to own them. I know enough good people who own the damn things to know that they should be able to own them. If you want to make it harder to get a gun, fine. Whatever. Sure. Psych eval and all that. Go ask someone who knows a little more about the hobby for questions/comments regarding the reasons for gun possession.

edit: Ok, for example, my grandfather carries around a pistol with him. Why? He owns a checking business for the illegals around here and he often needs to move large amounts of money. Problem with that is them Mexicans are sneaky bastards and he can't take the risk that one of them will steal the cash. So he carries protection. Will he ever use it? Nah. Does he know how, just in case? Yes.