In most societies guns are a source of pride for several years whether for hunting, sports or personal safety most gun owners feel it's their personal freedom to have a gun. At an equivalent time violence from gun sources has shaken the state but I feel guns are vital to guard and keep ourselves safe Many use guns to flee attackers.
Sure guns can be used to feel safe just by having them around. But the more guns are in circulation in an economy the easier it is for bad people to get a gun too. So when the attacker comes with a gun it's a stale mate again. The one who shoots better or is better prepared should win I guess. If you are trained with a gun it might be going in your favor. But how many people own guns without any proper training? And what of the risk that your kids find the gun and start playing with it? There are always news of deadly accidents of unsupervised guns.