im not a huge gun nut but i do enjoy shooting and more so building my own. i like knowing exactly how my guns work and how they go together - kinda like my moped. if something doesnt work, i know exactly what to look for and where to check.
i have built several ar15's. guns like mopeds take a lot of money so i dont have any more desire to build/acquire anymore then what i currently have. like others have said, it's personal protection. sure i'd rather run if possible but if it comes to defending my family or my dog, i wont hesitate in a "them or me" situation.
i keep a .22 8rd Henry breakdown survival rifle in my garage for can shooting, any unruly animals (im back in the woods a bit) and the rare chance some sketchy folks come down the driveway being my house is 200' from my garage.
in my room i have a 9mm m&p shield i love in a draw next to my bed
then for sport shooting i have a locked cabinet with my ar15 (556/223), ar9, sidebyside 12g, 308 bolt action and a ar10.
sadly i live in MD which is near impossible to get a carry permit
ah well
the media rarely if ever shows when good people with guns stop bad people with guns, because it doesnt fit their narrative. sure someone with bad intentions would rather "shoot up" a gun free zone, that's just an advantage for them....
guns arent the issue, it's people. if you take away guns, a person who wants to do harm will find another way. WMD with white powder (im a hazmat tech btw), using a car as a ram, stabbing people with knives as you can see in London. guns are a tool, and that's that. tools make things easier, but there's more then 1 way to skin a cat
how many times have you used something to fix your moped that wasnt the right thing for the job but it got it done? yeahhhh