Untrained people think that the mere possession of a gun makes them invulnerable, some sort of superperson, and it will solve all of their problems.

You are taking it upon yourself to assume that:

1) I am untrained.

2) I think that the mere possession of a gun makes me invulnerable, some sort of super person, and it will solve all my problems.

You, on the other hand, appear (based on your attributing to me beliefs that I never stated) to think you can read minds over the internet. That would make you a real superperson.

FWIW, I agree with most of what you say, except your rather arrogant assumption that you're the only person on Mudcat who has any training or familiarity with firearms or their capabilities and limitations.

Peter.