If a gun is not at the ready at all times, then it is worthless.
If you 'feel' safe due to the governments protection of you....you live in a false sense of security. If you feel safe because of your neighborhood....you live in a false sense of security.
If you feel safe because of having a loaded gun on your hip...you live in a false sense of security.
Officer, 3 civilians dead after massive gun battle breaks out in New Jersey