At least half of the Ravens’ players own a gun, according to a team official.
Darren Sanders, the Ravens’ head of security, estimates the number of players on the team who own guns mirrors the rest of the NFL, a figure which gained national attention this week following comments made by Miami’s Joey Porter. The linebacker defended Giants receiver Plaxico Burress, who is facing jail time for having a concealed handgun without a permit at a New York City nightclub last month.

“You’ve got a constitutional right to bear arms,” said Sanders, who spent 17 years with the Baltimore City Police Department. “We have a number of players who are hunters, but many who feel they need a gun for protection. There are plenty of athletes and celebrities that have been shot and/or killed in recent years, so they feel the need to protect themselves.”

Here’s why NFL players may feel compelled to own a gun:
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