I believe there is only one place where we or the Apostles were it is expressed to gain a weapon, Luke 22:36 - Then He said to them, But now,he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and He who has NO sword, let him sell his garment and buy one! 37, read at your own time. 38- So they said, Lord look, here are Two Swords. And He [the Lord] said to them; that is enough!
I just posted these verses for clarity. I believe that the end of Our Saviors life was at hand, and He knew that the wicked might pose a threat to the Apostles, Self-defense is not a sin, protecting your Family is not a sin. when He said two were enough, maybe He only saw them as tools for threatening would be Attackers!
"Now in my opinion, there may be some who before, were ordained to defend others in the time to come, weather by sword, or guns, or just a stand off until others can escape. who rely knows?
Yes @Truth, I would agree with this. It's the whole mentality (IMHO) of: 'everybody NEEDS to stockpile weapons against the Govt.' thing that gets me all worked up, but only when it concerns Christians...that IS something I would expect from the world though.
Bless you,
-nancy