Every election season for about 15 years the idea that I might need to buy some fire arms comes to mind. My entire family knew how to shoot, went hunting and/ or owned guns. I got rid of mine years ago when I went back to college and lived with roommates. It is not like I feel guns solve any problems but we are living through some very weird and perilous times. And like others have stated here, you are not really paranoid if they are out to get you!