Sorry David,
I've always had a fear and not a great love for guns, but when my 11 year old wanted to take hunter education this year i took it with him (i had never taken a course like it)and was really bowled over with the course itself and instructors.
the basics that were taught can be applied to most any arena in life, but the personal responsibility, being taught to the 20-- 11 year olds and 1 old guy, was refreshing to be a part of.
But here in montana I have a can of the super powerful bear spray at my bedside which in a pinch will be the first defensive weapon of choice, but having a 20 guage shotgun is my second, which will deter most home invaders.
I hope I'll never use either one in a defensive way, but I like having the option to.
