The Dalai Lama, who some say is the worlds most peaceful person, was interviewed in India by Conrad Kiechel, international editorial director of Reader's Digest.

In the interview he told Kiechel, aomng other things that he misses sex and owns a rifle. An air rifle, but a weapon none the less.

He uses the rifle to shoot at hawks that threaten his birds. He says he doesn't shoot to kill, so I think I need to go talk to him and remind him of this major ruleon the subject of handling firearms: Do not point your gun at anything you do not wish to destroy.

Alas, his most strident worshippers in the US will not make the connection of him using a gun to scare off birds and a person carrying a gun for self defense. I call them worshippers, for most of his followers haven't a clue that he has ever said these words:

"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun."

Quote from the Flashbunny 'Famous Gun Nuts' quotes section.