Mutually-assured destruction is inapplicable to small arms.

Regardless, a responsible attitude entails developing personal beliefs congruent with the surrounding political reality.

Emphasizing one’s own individual partiality, from within a political frame, serves as an obstruction of essential discourse.

Additionally, considering the matter as affecting someone personally, the day may come that violent thugs go after you or someone you love, with self defense being your only means of preservation.