“My ex tried to take my life many times before,” explained one woman. While he is currently in prison, his family continues to issue threats, and he will soon be released.
Someone said she began carrying a gun after her ex began stalking her and issuing death threats. After multiple calls to the police with no results, she was awoken in bed one night with her ex standing over her with a knife.
Many commenters noted that it is a safety precaution to have as a last resort. One shared a quote, “I’ve never in my life needed a weapon, except when I needed one real bad.”
One shared the story of his brother, who only survived because he had a weapon available. “My brother was shot twice during a home invasion/burglary. The fact that he was able to return fire is the only thing that saved his life.”