Fair question. Several reasons...
1) Habit. I grew up with guns. We always had a shotgun or rifle in the truck behind the seat and a handgun in the glove box. Like I said before, it is second nature.
2) Because I can. I am licensed. Have passed an FBI background check and I am fingerprinted, etc. This also comes in handy with law enforcement who like to know they are dealing with someone who has passed an FBI background check. The vast majority of law enforcement officers are relieved when an individual presents them their gun license along with their drivers license as is the law.
3) When I go into Atlanta or haul my horses to remote locations with my wife and son I have it in case I need it when I am in unfamiliar, crime ridden or desolate areas.
4) I live on a farm. We have chicken houses close to us while also being surrounded by 100's of acres of woods. As a result there are plenty of varmits and rabid animals (coyotes, wild dogs, foxes, bobcat, racoons, etc) that are either 1) a nuisance 2) dangerous or 3) after my domestic animals.
5) Because I do not share the feelings of those who think guns are a problem and are a danger to society. Because I have never in 38 years witnessed an accident that caused a death or serious injury, nor do I know of anyone personally who has been a victim of a murder with a gun (i did have a cousin that committed suicide).
6) Because I believe the beneifits far outway the drawbacks.
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