Discuss the psychological implications of a man who becomes terrified of a weapon placed in his own hands. What does he think will happen?

Then we can discuss false choices.

Most people I know who have guns do not get "excited" by them. They treat them as tools designed for the job they do, self-defense, hunting, or sport, with strict safety protocols.

They may have fun shooting them on a range to perfect skills, in the same way someone might have fun hitting a golf or tennis ball. They may enjoy using them for hunting game, in the same way as someone enjoys using a fly rod to catch and eat fish.