Spiritual Protection vs. Physical Defense Misconception

Question: The biggest mistake people make today is thinking that buying guns and learning martial arts will save them during troubling times. Let me be absolutely clear - no weapon in the world will help you if HaKadosh Baruch Hu decides otherwise. Answer: To be clear, relying on guns and martial arts for protection is a grave mistake in faith. When Gog and Magog come, no weapon will suffice. Instead of buying guns or learning self-defense, focus on studying Torah, which offers true protection. As Rav Elchanan Wasserman conveyed from the Chafetz Chaim, every bullet is predestined, and no physical barrier can alter divine will. For real safety, prioritize Torah study, repentance, Shabbat observance, and modesty. These spiritual practices, not weapons, are what truly safeguard us.