"I disagree . They are all effective methods of deterring crime . I will concede that guns can also be effective , but none of these is 100 % effective at removing the risk . This is why I do not understand the need to own a gun , when in most cases other methods can be effective ."
"Because the effectiveness of other methods do n't come close to that of owning a gun for personal protection . If they did then the police would n't have guns because it would be redundant and not cost effective ."
"This is why I do not understand the need to own a gun , when in most cases other methods can be effective ."
"effectiveness of other methods do n't come close to that of owning a gun for personal protection ."