Hand guns and self-defence

Hand guns only real purpose is to kill people
 (or threaten to do so)
 so if you pull one out
you had better be ready to use it!
 Or the other guy might be!

For "self-defense" I recommend
 skillful negotiation
 exhibiting a lack of fear,
 and a calm, non-threatening demeanor,

And if this fails
 or it is clear the other guy is not amenable
 to being talked down
then I recommend running!

Once you are actually in a fight,
 There is no guarantee of success,
 Or even survival,
 So this is avoided,
Wherever possible!