I'm from the UK but even there I was pro gun ownership. Where we can own a .22 and semi auto rifles, providing a wide range of checks are made. For example, being part of a gun club is a must and a few years of being part of one.

The world is fucked but I don't think the guns in many nations are the problem, it really is the society itself. That raffle states a level of professionalism regarding how a winner is chosen: they still need to be of age, still need a background check.

I'd own a firearm if I could, for the sport of shooting but also the extra piece of mind regarding my own safety at home. There's carrying out in public which can be a more questionable decision. Then there's owning one for your home to know you and your family are safe.

Regarding the UK: even the village I grew up in became unsafe in recent years. So many break-ins into homes in the countryside. Imagine some lunatic breaking into your home in the night and not being able to defend yourself. Truly terrifying.