"Power comes from the barrel of a gun" so it is said. The People must always have the power.
I believe I have the right to do anything I want, as long as it does not infinge upon the equal rights of others. As for guns, I have the right to own, collect, shoot, hunt and everything else, as long as I don't infringe upon anyone else's rights.
Owning a firearm, for myself, and for many others I know, is not a power trip, or a small penis compensation. It's a hobby, it's a belief, it's a responsibility. I enjoy target shooting, which is akin to many other activities that are very acceptable. Accuracy is what it is about. Think about other things that focus on accuracy: Golf, billiards, darts, basketball, soccer... the list goes on and on.
I also like history. I hold a license from the BATF to collect firearms classified as Curio and Relics. In particular, I like WWII rifles and pistols.
It's hard to really explain WHY I own firearms, but I can attribute it to many things. Responsibility. Rights. Freedom. Self Defense. Independance.
My favorite quote about it is "dialing 911 takes seconds. Waiting for help could take the rest of your life."
See
http://www.a-human-right.com/