Handguns For Cowards

When I was younger my dad used to say that most men who carried handguns were usually cowards. The type to become brave or have a chip on their shoulder with claims to blow your brains out if you mess with them. These were the men, he claimed who would keep their mouths shut or go the other way when confrontation arose. His belief was that if you couldn't handle your differences with your two hands then you need to shut your mouth and probably get yourself out of the situation or better yet not get into it in the first place. I have pretty much went with this opinion and although I realize it's not totally accurate it has served me well. I have never been afraid to defend myself but there have been plenty of times that I've realized I may be in a little over my head. On these occasions I had no problem whatsoever running my little behind out of there. Always have been extremely fast and was certain I could get out of harms way if need be. That was the past. Forward to the now. Lets face facts, times are different. Much older, slower and in much worse shape for a fight or to run. Main thing is I'm not single anymore. The option to run would obviously be gone if any member of my family were present and we were attacked. Times also seem to be different in that everybody seems to be shooting everybody else. Don't know much about the coward thing anymore. Just seems that the upper hand usually has a handgun in it nowadays. I never remember locking our doors as a youngster and God help the man who came into our house without permission. My view today is, the safety of my family comes before my ego. I would hate to be caught in a situation where I was not capable of protecting a loved one, or any stranger for that matter, who was in need. I have spoken to my dad some about this lately and he tends to agree. Before the last election, when it was apparent who was gonna win I decided to buy my first handgun before the right to own one was stripped from me. Glock 9mm/ccw and I'm good to go. Still think guys just like to play army and pack guns (myself included) but the seriousness of protecting yourself and family is not a game.