I'm glad the OP didn't decide that because a separate topically identical thread exists, he would forego asking his question in a new thread. Otherwise the 48 posts in this thread would not exist. Kudos to the OP. Bummer to those on all of these threads and all of these forums who think that an individual seeking a discussion must relegate themselves to the old threads on identical or similar topics. Heck, if we all did that we could almost eliminate posting in all of these forums and just create a sub-forum entitled "Current Events and New Topics".

My answer to the OP? Because I want to protect me and mine should that need arise. I hope I die of old age thinking to myself, "self, I'm sure glad I never had to use my concealed firearm in defense of me and mine".