When placed in the hands of a responsible citizen, yes they do. Controlling guns will not stop murders, and criminals will not stop illegally obtaining them Guess what, there is no defending your family come that time a criminal will rob you or try to kidnap your son, daughter or wife. #secondamendment #freedomtochoose #youdonthavetolivehere #movetoanothercountry #homeofthebrave #landofthefree