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I believe the lessons articulated by the OP make a lot of sense.
Arming yourself only represents part of the equation. A gun is not a talisman.
For me, the lessons of defensive driving apply to everyday life:
Always have an escape route
Pay constant attention to those around you
Try to predict the actions of others
Control yourself when confronted with aggression
Yes, you can always be blindsided. But let's say you survive the first few shots, and returning fire isn't possible. Do you stay calm, trying to quickly escape or find cover, or do you run around in circles screaming and waving your hands in the air?
Pardon me, I just put down my copy of The Teaching of Buddha,
but let me just say this: attachment to worldly things (guns)=bad, mind control=good. Furthermore, one shouldn't take pride in good health. To expect to stay in one piece is to suffer. As such, I try not to worry about the eventual shredding of this body.
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