Does having a gun really help you in times of need? Imagine being in your house during a robbery and being held at gun point. If you had the gun on you would you shoot? Not many people who even be able to pull the trigger and end someone else's life, even if it means protecting their own. Also, if you do choose to protect yourself and kill the robber will you be able to deal with some of the negative effects and images that come with it? Will you be able to know that you killed someone, even if it was for safety. Studies show that many young people who are exposed to gun violence may experience negative impacts in both short and a long term way. They might not be able to get the image of someone dead out of their heads and go crazy or feel disturbed
Does having a gun really help you in times of need? Imagine being in your house during a robbery and being held at gun point. If you had the gun on you would you shoot? Not many people who even be able to pull the trigger and end someone else's life, even if it means protecting their own. Also, if you do choose to protect yourself and kill the robber will you be able to deal with some of the negative effects and images that come with it? Will you be able to know that you killed someone, even if it was for safety. Studies show that many young people who are exposed to gun violence may experience negative impacts in both short and a long term way. They might not be able to get the image of someone dead out of their heads and go crazy or feel disturbed