Man I'm not an op here man like I said I'm open minded on the issue and specifically looking for perspectives outside my own nation.

I understand the historical significance and that's why the second amendment exists, but it's not like the UK is gonna invade the US is it? I'll be totally honest: you'd destroy us. Plus our governments are completely in bed with each other anyway.

So I'm asking from a contemporary perspective, like, why do you own rifles today?

Another reply made a very strong argument about home invasion. I think that's perfectly valid.