its far too easy to mishandle guns, even if you are an expert
Every poster in this post who has mentioned how to safely use a weapon has broken one of those rules at least once.
Incorrect. Some of us were professionally trained to handle weapons safely. I’ve never violated a gun handling rule after I learned them. I think you’re projecting a bit.
If you violate the rules of gun handling then you shouldn’t be able to own or handle one.