The intent is not that individual homes become arsenals. Weapons in the home simply make it a dangerous place to live. Children are killing and maiming themselves and each other. We are told this will not happen if the gun is properly stored. Proper storage would mean the gun is locked in a safe place, unloaded.
Angry words turn into gunshots when a gun is available.
Those of us who wish to limit the number of guns are not trying to take the rifle from the hunter or prohibit the law-abiding citizen from legally obtaining one. But doing one of these things doesn't mean we can't do all of them, if necessary. If we control access to guns, we can still educate, patrol, keep repeat offenders off the streets. Most Americans agree on the necessity for more controls on the sale and distribution of guns. The extremely powerful gun lobby is run and supported by the gun manufacturers and sellers, and they are fighting for their financial lives.