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by SnazzyUncle 410 days ago
Most of the time I don't need a puncture repair kit / spare inner tube when cycling, but when I have a puncture I really need it.

You don't feel the need for something like a gun for self defence. However if/when you do need to defend yourself then your opinion will quickly change.
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poincaredisk 410 days ago
Except it's the other way around? Some people here claim that they do feel the need for a gun. However, if that's true, then it's surprising that in most counties with stricter gun (i.e. most counties) laws don't agree.
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SnazzyUncle 410 days ago
No it isn't the other way around. Some young men (in the UK) in high crime areas will carry them illegally because it makes them feel safer. UK has strict gun and knife laws.

https://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/london-knife-crim...

https://www.barnardos.org.uk/blog/what-young-people-say-abou...

https://theconversation.com/why-so-many-young-british-men-ar...

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