Personal firearms rank among the most important of tools in that they are one of few implements that may end up saving your life — or someone else's. As such, you have to consider numerous factors while shopping for a handgun.

Will you use it strictly for home defense? Or are you looking for a compact everyday carry? Which gun feels most comfortable in your grip? What caliber pistol should you go with? There is so much to think about, but it has to be that way. It can't be any other way, because guns are serious business.

But let us indulge, if for only a few minutes, in a lighter approach to shopping for a pistol. Throw all practicality to the wind for a moment, so we can explore what kinds of handguns you should have in your collection based on your personality alone. With so many different gunmakers out there and so many models from which to choose, one might argue there's a gun for everyone.

Whether you're reserved and introverted, or you have a way of going all out, there's a gun for you, and we mean to find out which one. So check your safety (at the door) and squeeze (don't pull) into this quiz. We can get back to being serious when you're done. We promise.