I think the scenarios where a gun helps me defend against any sort of organized fascist government are nonexistent. My local police effectively could assault a small nation with the equipment they have, no amount of handguns/shotguns/rifles can combat that, let alone the national guard who have access to drones, planes, surveillance, armored vehicles, body armor, and the ability to effectively infinitely resupply. There is no guerilla winning a hot war against a fascist government in 2025 unless you’re willing to sacrifice a generation of lives.

I think the % likelihood of scenarios where a family member or child defeats the security and has access to something that can do unnecessary harm are well above zero. I think the scenarios where I bring a gun into a situation that MIGHT warrant it, but that would result in an escalation instead of a de-escalation, are equally likely.

I figured out my dad’s safe combo and had access to his guns when I was an early teen. I expect my kids to have the same capabilities and curiosities. This isn’t a movie or a book, the real risk/rewards clearly make firearm ownership a non-starter for me.