Well, for one thing, owning or shooting a gun is not the same thing as Concealed Carry, which is what you are talking about. Are you asking why people concealed carry or why people like guns? I like guns because they are fun to shoot and a great stress reliever. They are also "gadgets" with many unique designs, models and calibers. I also do it socially (trap and skeet shooting in a team setting.) They also come in useful for hypothetical situations (like defending against mass chaos or robbers, home defense, etc.) I can't help you with CCW because I don't have a license (nor do I plan to.)