Both my father and grandfather had long guns for hunting. I never did get interested in their use. I did end up having them for a number of years when I lived on an acreage as my father moved out of the country for several years. I have numerous cousins who are hunters, so I understand the reason for their use and consider myself on the fence about gun ownership. As long as the gun owner is a responsible user I have no problems.
It's a contentious issue for some and one that inspires many to have, and voice, an opinion. I understand that.
It's like a vehicle in the hands of an irresponsible or crazy person; it can be lethal, as we have seen many times. Same but different.
People can have their opinions of course, and they do.