Gun fear and self defense

Better hope they don't step inside your swing OP

>>34332034
This lol. If he's hitting someone with a dog leash he's already fucked, but if they get inside the swing then he's really fucked.

>>34332016
Sad story, OP. Guns are the only real choice for self defense though imo. Try to get used to them again. Good luck.

Get over yourself and get a gun.

>>34332016
>That all said, I still want to carry something I can use for self defense if the situation calls for it.

Get over it and buy a gun, desu senpai.

>>34332016
So if he used a rope, would you be fearful of tying knots?

If he sucked in a tailpipe, would you fear driving?

This is fake as fuck

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If you're not going to get a gun, a knoife is probably your best bet choina.
That being said, you need to realize that a gun is a neutral tool and an extension of the handlers body and will.

>>34332118
People are irrational, even OP admits it

I'm not a therapist, but I play one on the internet. I would just say a couple things in response. First, nobody should feel compelled to own a gun if they're not comfortable around them. And in fact, simply running away is offen the most effective defense there is--that, and situational awareness. Don't walk into trouble in the first place. Head on a swivel.

So that said, you have an understandably negative association to guns. I would point out that a gun is just an inanimate object. It's neither good nor bad, it doesn't hold any sway or power over people. What happened to your step father was unfortunate, but it was a result of a decision that he made, no matter incomprehensible those reasons may be to others.

I think if you're going to own a firearm, you need to demystify them in your mind. Realize they're just metal and polymer and wood and will just sit whereever they're placed until disturbed.

One thing I've done when I've taught people to shoot who were nervous was have them field strip and put back together one of my handguns repeatedly until they could do it without guidance. It helps reinforce the idea that a gun is nothing more than a collection of parts. Is there any way you could do that? Hang out with a friend for an afternoon of cleaning his gun collection?

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Where do you live OP? Go to a /k/ recommended training class or have a fellow board member show you the ropes.

Guns are just like vehicles - both are inherently dangerous. However, if you are attentive, the dangers are very low. Freedom is dangerous, the responsibility is yours for the taking.

>>34332137
What pistol is that?

>>34332295
Looks like a customized glock to me, but I really know little to nothing about plastic fantastics