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kopking10,

If you prefer to remain passive in the event of an assault that's your choice.

Me, I'll defend myself and my family.

You said: "Bear in mind, we were brought up not to deal with violence and that the world is perfect."

That's illogical. By not dealing with violence you are volunteering to be a victim. Violence will definitely deal with you, most especially if meekly accept it. And, the world is far from perfect.

And no, I'm not obsessed with worry about assaults or criminals, but I won't stick my head in the sand and pretend they don't exist either. I am prepared as much as I can be to stop them if I have to...and so should you be.

Are you familiar with "When seconds count, the police are only minutes away"?

In other words, practice defensive self-reliance or passively accept your victim-hood.

Isn't protecting your family and yourself a duty?

kopking10,

You posted: "Her idea was, if you have a gun, the robber sees you with a gun would most likely shoot you."

Please tell me if this is you or your wife's perspective: You're depending on the robber's kindness/reasonableness to do you no harm if you remain defenseless?

Do I have that right?