Hugs to you. You are very brave. I understand exactly what you mean also about fear of guns. Even of those in law enforcement. I shared this before, but I was terrified when I talked to them (except for my law enforcement friends) because their job is to be wary, skeptical, on guard and suspicious. Even though I have never done anything in my life to be on the wrong side of the law, after the trauma I have experienced and the messages I received from my family and society, I was scared they would see right into me and think I was bad, too. Even though I was the crime victim. I do have a habit of feeling nervous around the police because I even feel ashamed of my dx. And they wont take me seriously. Also, I am wary and nervous so I am sure they notice it

I realized though through my friends here at PC and with my T, I am not a bad person because of the Dx and I am a very good citizen and deserve the same protection as everyone else.

YOU and your beloved dogs also deserve to feel safe in your home. ...without having to have a deadly firearm to give you sense of power and/or safety. Those dipps were clearly irresponsible and in the wrong.

As far as the judge is concerned, hopefully he is intelligent enough to acknowledge a wrong and do something about it when warranted. Despite family members, whatever. Try to not let that bother you.

Hugs to you, R