My husband is a big gun fan but I feel rather uncomfortable with them in the house. When I know that he will be away from the house for long periods of time on business trips, I make sure that he packs up the guns and puts them away. We have a good compromise though that works for me. I have bought a keychain mace gun for my nightstand. I can bring it with me where ever I go but I like to keep it stationed next to my bed. That way I feel like I have my own home protection apart from the alarm and not as harmful as a gun.