Wasn't meant to offend anyone so I hope I haven't done so, Funked seem to have taken it a bit heavy though...
Yes it's very fun to shoot, I love target shooting. Only pistol I've had the plessure of firing was a 0.22, was fun enough though, Been compeating in 0.22 rifle contests fairly much.
Fired the M45 B (bet quite few of you have done that, 1940's Sub Machine Gun) aswell as the Ak5 (FN FNC) Assult Rifle so I am by no means against weapons or such (Funked).
Gotto get back into shooting I think, love it.
As for carrying guns for personal defence, can't say anything about it, don't live in the US and I think quite few in Sweden would ever feel the need for it.
Oh btw, please do post some pics if you get the chance.