Like all of us, I find myself increasingly defenseless... except that I'm not.
Thirty years ago, I learned basic martial arts. Twenty years ago, a much stronger & crazier person tried to kill me -- and failed miserably. Today, a similar opponent would have no problem, except that I'm armed and alert.
We all deserve the right to protect ourselves and our families, and this should not depend on our physical strength or agility. Guns are "equalizers." I believe in equality.