deejayqueue: In what area of the world do you live? I know lots of folks who will teach you gun safety and take you to the range for free. There is no point in living in fear of inanimate objects. Learn to use a gun, and if you decide you still don't like them, that's fine. But at least you'll have the skills that could save your life one day!

I have a different model from Tool Logic that just has the serrated blade and fire starter. The knife is one of the best I've ever owned. I've started more than a few fires with it, in varying conditions. I carry it with me everywhere... it is a perfect self-contained minimalistic survival kit.