Close, but not like the overwhelming majority. The overwhelming majority buys for protection, but not for protection against their crack dealer.
If you have evidence that Hunter was in fear of an attack from his crack dealer please provide a link to a credible source.
Maybe. Some guys are afraid of going to church or the post office without a piece. Some are afraid of their crack dealers. That’s the beauty of this country - it doesn’t matter what you’re afraid of because you can get a gun!
Or maybe not because they are afraid but just in case it is needed. I don't have a fire extinguishers in my home because I am afraid I am going to have a fire. I have them in the home in case I have a fire. The same as having a gun not because someone is afraid but in case they need one. I also don't leave the stove on because I can put a fire out and I would not go looking for a reason to need to use the gun either.
Statistically you or someone in your family is more likely to die by way of the firearms you own than some imaginary bad guy. Meanwhile your child isn’t going to accidentally kill themselves with a fire extinguisher. Terrible analogy.