Saw this survey and found it interesting. Note how the reasons of those polled for owning a firearm have changed since 1999. Seems self-preservation is at the top of the list.

 

http://www.people-pr...now-top-reason/

Where's the % for "to piss liberals off"

Because the founding fathers thought it was important enough to make it the 2nd innate freedom I have as a United States citizen.

The graphs are very interesting to back up the study: http://www.people-press.org/2013/03/12/gun-rights-vs-gun-control/#ideology

Because my correctional institution is releasing thousands of criminal illegal aliens back into the world of innocent legal civilians. Because bad police shootings are causing destructive rioting. Because police and courts still state my tax dollars that pay their salary's do not obligate them to protect me and still criminalize my right to protect my self. Because my faith in my government has become tainted in the past 5 years. Because its my right. Because I can.

this would be a good poll to start here

Where's the % for "to piss liberals off"

 

That's why I open carry.