100 words | time to own a gun?

According to a new Gallup poll, nearly half of all Americans have a gun somewhere on their property, which is an all time high (the numbers had been dropping in the 1990’s). Now, I don’t condone gun ownership (though I’m republican), as it can be dangerous if not stored properly and yada yada. I’m sure you’ve heard it all; however, if everybody else had a gun, wouldn’t you be at a disadvantage if you don’t? Hypothetically, if aliens (which I don’t believe in) invaded, wouldn’t you (as a non-gun owner) be the first one abducted/probed/eaten? Something to ponder…