The police cannot protect the citizen at this stage of our development, and they cannot even protect themselves in many cases. It is up to the private citizen to protect himself and his family, and this is not only acceptable, but mandatory.
A smart man only believes half of what he hears, a wise man knows which half.
We continue to be exasperated by the view, apparently gaining momentum in certain circles, that armed robbery is okay as long as nobody gets hurt! The proper solution to armed robbery is a dead robber, on the scene.
The will to survive is not as important as the will to prevail... the answer to criminal aggression is retaliation.
Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.