However, given that there is a good possibility I could have died that night, I would rather take my chances having a weapon than not having one. I am not a wild eyed gun toting maniac like a lot of folks are (yes in the US as well), I have actually gotten top notch training on when and how to use a firearm safely and effectively. If it comes down to my life, or someone assaulting me for the sole reason that I am an American laying on the ground half dead, yes I would use whatever weapon I could get my hands on for the sole sake of self preservation. That is why I support mandatory background checks and training before anyone is allowed to carry a sidearm. I wish they did something like that here as well. In the event someone misuses it, punish them to the fullest extent the law allows. Weapons don't solve problems, but when it is your life on the line you look at it a little different.
However, given that there is a good possibility I could have died that night, I would rather take my chances having a weapon than not having one. I am not a wild eyed gun toting maniac like a lot of folks are (yes in the US as well), I have actually gotten top notch training on when and how to use a firearm safely and effectively. If it comes down to my life, or someone assaulting me for the sole reason that I am an American laying on the ground half dead, yes I would use whatever weapon I could get my hands on for the sole sake of self preservation. That is why I support mandatory background checks and training before anyone is allowed to carry a sidearm. I wish they did something like that here as well. In the event someone misuses it, punish them to the fullest extent the law allows. Weapons don't solve problems, but when it is your life on the line you look at it a little different.