Private Gun Ownership - What's the Point?

People who say that private gun ownership prevents crime and helps ensure public safety.

They also often advocate small, weak government, isolationism and self-interest.

I don't know why they delude themselves always into forgetting that if nothing else, we know this:

Bullies always run in packs and are smart enough to recognise there is strength in numbers.

It does not matter how strong you are or how well prepped or armed - this is an interdependent world and unless you have friends and allies, you are prey.