To repeat something that is oft stated. When the Govt. comes to get guns, who will they come for. Answer ; those who have registered guns. In other words LAW ABIDING PEOPLE.

Although I have no facts to back me up, I would put a lot of money on the fact that criminals will not and have not registered many weapons and would therefore be the only ones left with them.

I carry because the Govt. has not assigned a personal policeman to me for protection. They will of course sign a couple to do the paperwork after I have been mugged, shot, stabbed or otherwise attacked.