The battle of right of possession of firearms is something I am honestly not familiar with seeing as I have neither had the need for one nor felt the urge to own or handle one.
I have been accosted at an ATM before and although I don't know if having a small hand gun would have helped or anything but perhaps it would have given me a sense of safety.
Although I understand everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, the name calling was definitely uncalled for. Perhaps he has had a personal or close experience with its effects or what not for him to act that way?