Conquering Your Gun Phobia

You could almost create a laundry list of irrational fears that people have. There are people afraid of pickles, clowns, thunderstorms, and all sorts of others. But there is one fear that is not only irrational, but could actually lead to more deaths. That is the fear of guns. While you may be thinking that because guns are deadly weapons that your phobia is justified, but here are some tips that help you get over your fear and be able to use guns without locking up.

Guns do not kill people, people kill people. That is a phrase that many people find to be clich. However, there is also a saying that states that cliches are true, and this one is no exception. Guns are not inherently dangerous so long as they are either in capable hands or in no hands at all. They cannot walk, they cannot think, and cannot act on their own. They are inanimate objects and you must realize that. When you realize that they cannot make decisions to hurt people and that they can only hurt people when being used by someone in that capacity, you will gain the right perspective on it.

Every phobia has a root, something that triggered the phobia to be so prevalent in the mind of the person that has it. This is usually some kind of traumatic incident that they have not yet fully faced. The fear of guns is no different. You need to figure out the root of the phobia and confront it head on and accept it as an isolated incident that may have warped your perception on things, as most phobias do.

If you are afraid of holding a gun, then the best way to deal with that fear is to hold the gun you bought. This is one of the hardest steps and you may even need a friend there to help you. Going to a gun range could even be a good idea. The point is that you must familiarize yourself with your gun’s inner workings so that you can know it inside and out and not have to worry about your gun having any surprises for you.

Next you should probably take some gun safety courses. This may be somewhat of a redundant idea, as many people take gun safety courses, but you can never be too safe. There are plenty of people who retake gun safety courses because guns are like any other technology: they are constantly changing.

Finally you need to take the gun to a gun range and practice handling it with live rounds. This will be one of the biggest tests, but if you have come this far, then there is no point in turning back. If it takes you several tries, then so be it. The confidence and understanding you will have from conquering your fear will make it all worth it. So you see the steps you have to take to get over your phobia of guns are not all that difficult in terms of actually performing them. It may seem tough, but it is a rewarding experience. It will give you confidence and allow you to be able to handle a gun in the event of an emergency.

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