Because It's Cool
This is a fairly weak reason in comparison to others. . . Someone goes shooting with a friend, loves it (and/or thinks the gun is just groovy). . .
[GROOVY???]
Family Legacy (Because my Parents Owned Guns)
A family legacy of gun ownership is often a factor in determining whether one will become a gun owner. . . If you have had a bad experience with a gun in the past, that may be a valid reason for you not to own a gun - but probably not. It's more likely that you have an irrational attitude towards guns, and unreasoned bias is never good.
[What IS a valid reason for me to NOT own a gun, in your opinion?]
Just For Hunting
Hunting is a fine reason to own a gun . . .
[OK]
Target Shooting Only
. . . Shooting accurately is challenging, and many of us feel a sense of achievement from being able to put our shots exactly where we want them to go. . .
[also for sport]
For Social Reasons
Some gun owners may own guns simply so they can take part in social shooting activities, such as sporting clays, cowboy action shooting, and the like. . .
[Is this how Dick Cheney shot his own friend?]
For Self Defense
This one is by far the most powerful, and universal, reason for anyone to own a gun. . . To deny a human the right to defend him- or herself from any threat is the most grievous crime against humanity that I can think of. . .
[read: Paranoia. I can think of worse crimes against humanity without much effort.]
Because the Founding Fathers Wanted me to
This is another excellent reason to own a gun. . . It's the fear of retaliation that keeps the corruptive (sic) nature of political power from sweeping our land . . .
[Considering the current crop of politicians, this theory has already been proven untrue.]
As an Investment
Guns rarely decline in value. . .
[Buy real estate]
Historical Reasons
Some gun owners like guns merely for their historical value. . .
[OK. They're not automatic or semi-automatic though.]
Interest in The Mechanics of Firearms
Most firearms are mechanical marvels. . .
[So are refrigerators.]
My Own Reasons
. . . we Americans are still free to do as we choose, to some extent. Don't let politicians, TV news anchors, me, or anyone else do your thinking for you.
[I won't. Thanks.]
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