Let's think of it not as "guns are scary" but "the unknown is scary".
Over the years, I learned about guns and I now have advanced instructor certifications.
I've also learned enough first aid and CPR to earn the same state certification that peace officers receive (for "load and go" via CCPOST). I refresh this training as often as practical.
Politically I lean solidly left, and I'm glad to have the training.
I think most people would find the world much less scary by learning how to handle and use guns safely, and by being able to keep someone alive long enough for an ambulance to arrive.