I don't own a gun (or maybe I do) but when the terrorists or burglars come into my town or my home I would rather be able to legally prepare and defend myself. That simple. Also the media never run stories about gun owners who stop crimes and save people as a result. People also forget that we distrust government. The point of gun ownership in the US is to keep the government at bay and not turn into a dictatorship. That is a fact.  I would rather take my chances with gun ownership here than unarmed walking around a European city under Isis attack. A gun is a tool. That simple. You must know how to use it. Taking it away and thinking the government will protect you is foolish but I'm certain this is what government would like. Try to avoid being suckered into such logic if you can.