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Sailor, you'll find all the support you need here. Your not twisted, your not mentally derainged, you might have a small penis - hey, what do I know, I've never (nor do I wish) to see you naked but those are typical responses from anti-gun people. In my mind you either get it or you don't.
My in-laws are an interesting group. It's my wife's fault I open carry, she encouraged me to get my concealed carry permit as a "guy thing" to bond with her brother and dad, that sort of backfired on her. She was uneasy with it at first but is now actually a rather vocal advocate. Her baptism by fire was the Burke Lake response from Fairfax County PD, that was fun, lol. If she can put up with ballistic shields and helicopters, she can put up with alot. I credit the others on this board that were there that day for helping her overcome her anxiety. Do yourself a favor, know the law, get a good retention holster, show your significant other how hard it is to get the weapon out of it - let her try (unloaded of course).
My wife's mom doesn't think I need to carry to her house, a mile and a half away from ours. She says things from time to time when I carry, I either ignore her or turn it around and say what if no one excercised any of their rights ever? What would happen? I understand she may not be comfortable with it, but I don't expect her to carry either - nor do I want her too.
It's a choice, as with any choice, there are consequences. Be willing to accept that some people will never see it your way no matter how much oxygen your willing to expend, and save your breath. Just be polite about it and agree to disagree. If they kick you out of their house, invite them over to yours for family functions, lol. If they refuse because you carry in your house then who's the real a-hole? You respect their rights by not carrying in theirs, they should respect your rights when you carry in yours.
As for my family, my own mom thinks it's not needed. The oldest of my three sisters believes that if someone attacks you (even weapons free) you shouldn't defend yourself (WTF over? I just don't get that). My dad supports my right to do so, but doesn't really agree with it or see a need for it. That's a guy who protests the current war in Iraq but that's a different matter. I'm not sure how my older two brothers really feel, but I think they are okay with it. My youngest sister gets it. She doesn't carry, I don't think she's fired a gun, but she understands. I'm sure the rest of my family is a mixed bag, but I'm not asking them to carry, just don't give me shit for doing so.