• smh@slrpnk.net
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    17 hours ago

    Not true. I live in a state where we require a gun permit in order to purchase a gun. You have to that a gun safety class and fulfill other requirements. This is more a thing in blue states than in red states.

    I personally don’t own a gun because someone in my household has a history of suicidal ideation.

    • FireRetardant@lemmy.world
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      3 hours ago

      You know your situation best but if you do need to arm yourself while protecting others in your house safety equipment like gun safes and trigger locks exist. Depending on the model of gun you may even be able to partially disassemble it and hide the missing piece.