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Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord
Honestly, I go back and forth on the issue of guns. I truly believe that God is able to completely protect me in the case of a thief or a robber. And yet, my husband believes in self defense, and has guns ready in our home in case a thief, robber or rapist or murderer should try to enter.
If a wild animal was attacking me or my children, I would indeed respond with a deadly weapon if possible. Without hesitation at all. If a wild human were attacking myself or my family, should I do the same? What is the difference? The wild beast has no soul, a human does. But, they both have the same intention... to harm or kill me... so therefore in turn, I would do all possible to protect myself, and my family.
I like the idea of bear spray. It will stop most two or four legged creatures in their tracks... although not all (see my above post). I plan on investing in more bear spray and putting it in our home. At least I would be protecting my family, yet not left with the knowledge that I have taken someone else's life in the process, and then letting the judicial system deal with them.
Has anyone else considered bear spray as an alternative to a gun? Or at least as a backup?
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I use both. In fact, as I type this I have my car keys attached to a pepper spray vial in my pocket. I also have a Streamlight Strion flashlight in my other pocket. Unfortunately, my employer (a school) does not allow guns on campus and since I am law abiding, the only ones who WILL bring them here are the criminals. I DO have it (in a separate locked box) along with several full mags in my car in the parking lot though.
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