A lot of people are; I guess people fear what they don't understand sometimes, or have had experiences that cause them to fear things.
It's funny though, all the firearms accidents you mention...Since 2019, 635 drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists have been killed by drunk drivers in Australia and yet anyone and everyone over the age of 18 can walk into a shop and buy alcohol without any regulation at all. I guess, considering that, it's maybe the (drunk) person driving the car that brings the risk, not the alcohol, or the car itself.
You know, I've taken many people who fear guns out for a shoot and they all loved it. It might not be for you, bit if you were here I'd offer to take you so you could understand it all theough some first-hand experience.
Thanks for your comment.