I think it's intersting that the people who seem to memorise the "right to bear arms" part of the second amendment, seem to conveniently forget the "WELL REGULATED MILITIA" part.
Also, if the main reason for owning a gun is deterrence, why conceal? Why not wear that thing on the hip like Wyatt Earp?
It comes down to paople wantng others to think they are tough, like the ability to kill is cool. I think it's retarded. That's why you see so many stupid tattoos, and "no fear" stickers and "chicks dig scars" on tee shirts. How childish. It's all turned into a playground "who's got the biggest" contest. Even the loudest car stereo is a cool thing, which is the STUPIDEST prick fight imaginable.
Welcome to America.
