A firearm is a legitimate outlet for self defense, as are all of the martial arts, swords, knives, spoons and running away. The only requirement for such defense is that it protects you from harm.
At the same time, firearms stand unique among weapons due to their greater destructive power. They can kill from range, and do so more effectively than other weapons. However, any weapon is only as effective as the training and experience of the one who carries it. As such, a firearm in the hands of a novice, like myself, would not be nearly as effective as one in the hands of an experienced individual, like waste gate. It always comes down to the user.
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