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Guns and Self Defense


Question:

Can I carry a gun for self defense, or should I just leave it up to God?



AskTheRabbi.org answered:

Yes, you may carry a gun. There is no reason to "leave it up to God" - especially if a person lives in a dangerous area. Here, in Israel there are many, many people who have a license to carry a gun of some kind. 


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