I own two fire extinguishers. One is near the kitchen and the other is in the garage. Thank goodness I’ve never had a reason to use them. I have a 45 caliber pistol in a convenient location. It’s also for the protection of my family and my home. Happily, I can say I have never had to use it for its purpose. I don’t have a concealed carry permit because the pistol stays at home just like the fire extinguishers.
This equipment is to help me deal with problems during the time between when official help is requested and when help actually arrives.