We need protection! Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt show off guns at home admitting they feel unsafe from crazed fans
They caused controversy during their time in the Celebrity Big Brother house earlier this month. But Heidi Montag, 26, and 29-year-old Spencer Pratt sparked further debate after a Channel 5 documentary aired about the pair on Monday night. The married couple posed with their gun collection while giving a tour of their American home claiming they need the weapons for protection. Scroll down for video
Proud to be an American: Heidi poses with one of her and husband Spencer's guns in their home after the couple admit they are pleased to be able to own guns thanks to US laws
Playing the protective husband: Spencer poses with one of the guns he keeps in his home while wife Heidi admits she is glad she has weapons in their house as she fears a crazed fan or stalker breaking in During the show, called Speidi: Scandal, Secrets And Surgery, Spencer boasted he was proud of American laws which enable people to keep guns in their homes. In the programme the married couple were shown brandishing their arsenal of weapons including a Benelli semi-automatic shotgun and rapid engagement precision rifle. After claiming British gun laws are too strict, Spencer opened the room where he stored their guns to show cameras around.
Happy couple: Heidi and Spencer, who were seen getting married on their former reality show The Hills, are allowed to keep guns in their home under American law whereas far less people own such weapons in the UK
Reality television superheroes: Heidi and Spencer sparked mixed opinion with fans of The Hills and Celebrity Big Brother but some viewers claimed they made great TV

Happily married: Heidi and Spencer show their affection for each other after arriving back in America following their recent Celebrity Big Brother appearance but admit fame and attention has sometimes left them feeling unsafe He said: 'I want to show something that you cannot possess in your amazing country. 'I will let you have a glimpse of the amazing laws in America.' Heidi added: 'This is my favourite spot.' Former The Hills star Heidi admitted she takes comfort knowing they have guns in her and Spencer's Santa Barbara house as she feels unsafe knowing fans could break into the property.
Unwanted attention: Heidi and Spencer recently made an appearance on Celebrity Big Brother and stayed for the duration of the show despite admitting fame can cause them worries She said: 'I think it's one of the greatest rights to be an American. 'I didn't feel safe especially with crazed fans and stalkers out there but if somebody broke into our home, this is the only thing that could actually save my life.' But Spencer insists the guns will not be used for the wrong purpose saying they are safely stored and locked away preventing easy access.

Strike a pose: Heidi and Spencer looked happy as they walked through Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month after arriving back in America following their appearance on Celebrity Big Brother in the UK