I agree fully! It is sad that we have degenerated from a nation of independent thinkers advocating for personal responsibility, individual liberty, self determination and self protection to this sorry state of big government intruding into and dictating our daily lives while so many demand that we give up the few liberties we have left.
I don't get to dictate OP's rights or desires based on my "feels" any more than OP should be able to dictate mine. OP is choosing to protect himself/herself rather than relying on someone else (remember- when seconds count, police are only minutes away).
Kudo's to you OP-- get training, be responsible, and find something in stainless....