There's nothing wrong with the logic at all. I know that I have the right to protect myself from illegal attacks against me - I know that that right extends to the lawful use of firearms. As Kendall says, there is no reason for me to allow any advantage to the people who would do me harm.

I don't advocate looking for ways to deter crime. I don't encourage vigilante-ism or anything. I advocate the lawful use of firearms. I don't own a firearm - but only because I don't have a use for one, don't travel in enviroments where I amy need one (very often) and haven't had the time or money to be a hobbyist - so I never bought one. I learned to use them (a bit) as a kid, and probably would have owned them had I continued living in the environment where I grew up (rural; hunting and shooting sports were common).

Trey is OK now, by the way. And the thug who injured healed OK too. The two attackers will be free of any punishment, criminal record or rehabilation efforts soon, as well (at 18 years their juvenile record is expunged). That's a damn shame; attempted murder is attempted murder no matter how old your were when you attempt it.