"A gun in the home makes you safer"
The logic seems straightforward: if someone breaks in, you can protect yourself. A gun in the home equals safety. But the reality is more complicated — and the data tells a more nuanced story.
At Fierana, we believe firearms CAN be part of home protection. But a gun alone isn't a safety plan.
What the Research Shows
- Access without training can backfire. A firearm you can't use effectively under stress is a liability, not an asset.
- Storage matters enormously. A gun locked in a safe upstairs won't help during a break-in. A gun unsecured in a drawer creates risks for children and unauthorized users.
- Most home invasions happen when you're away. Burglars target empty homes. A gun left behind can become a stolen weapon.
- Decision-making under stress is hard. Knowing when to use lethal force, how to clear your home, what the legal implications are — these require training, not just ownership.
- A gun doesn't replace other layers. Locks, lighting, alarm systems, and awareness do more to prevent break-ins than a firearm does to stop one in progress.
Ownership ≠ Protection. Training + Planning = Protection.
A firearm can be part of your protection system. But without training, storage solutions, and a complete plan, it's not making you safer automatically.
What Actually Makes Your Home Safer
Home protection is a system, not a single tool.
- Layers of deterrence: Good locks, visible cameras, motion lights — make your home a harder target
- Early warning: Alarm systems, dogs, security cameras — know when something's wrong
- A plan: What do you do if someone breaks in? Where do you go? Who calls 911?
- Secure storage: Quick-access safes that balance security with accessibility
- Regular training: If you choose firearms, train consistently — not just once
- Decision frameworks: Know when lethal force is justified and when it isn't
We support every woman's right to choose firearm ownership. But we also know that a gun in an untrained person's hands, without a plan, doesn't automatically equal safety.
Protection is a system. Firearms are one layer. Build all six.
Build Your Complete Protection System
Fierana teaches the complete 6-layer approach — from awareness to firearms — so every tool works together.
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