The situation from the op reminds me of when I first meet my wife. She was anti gun leaning. Some were about oh 3rd or 4th date andI missed getting my arms under hers for a hug. She bummed her hand on my Hi Power. When she asked what that was. I explained what it was. She took to 2 big steps back wide eyed and asked why I felt the need to carry a WMD. After explaining my stance on self defense and gun ownership she calmed down. It’s been 20 years now she owns half dozen guns of her now. She loves to beat down the anti gunners and their emotional arguments.

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Dave
Regulators mount up!