Because I cant predict the future so I carry everyday. If I could, I would know which days to carry and which days to leave it at home. I was an Eagle Scout so I'm being prepared.
Because pulling a pack howitzer with my special harness and 6 105 mm rounds was alarming the small children and horses and irritating to the town aldermen.
Because I am a very well trained sheepdog and could never live with myself if I was unprepared to defend myself, my loved ones or the public, given a chance to end a situation.