It is still strange to me, although I used to shoot at an indoor target range using their weapons that anyone needs or would want to own a gun. You’re either not paying attention to the state of affairs in the US (and much of the world) or you’re so damn privileged or ignorant that you don’t care or feel threatened. Brown skin folks (non-whites including natives, black and Asian communities), women, alternative sexual orientations, and basically an entire class of people in this country have every reason to be prepared. When a person is ready, they do not need to get ready. When you can take of yourself and those around you there’s less reasons to be in fear, feel threatened or become victimized. There’s usually at least one post a week in this sub (usually from women) who ask about how to feel safe. Having a firearm and the training to use it effectively is a great equalizer. edit: seeing your username and looking at your profile I can see you’re a matriarch and deserve respect. Please don’t take offense that my first reaction to your statement was fiery, these are trying times.