“I’ll carry what I want, when “I” believe its necessary.”
I think that’s the decision of a lot of people today. Being judged by 12 is preferable to being carried by 6. The possession of a CCW permit at the time you have need to defend yourself will be the least of your follow on worries. And when you do have a permit, you become a target for every LEO with whom you come into contact. My guess is that most people who favor the 2A would rather remain truly anonymous. The most popular pistols today are subcompacts, they are not for the “range.”
Some are willing to pack for performance:
Sig P220 Carry SAO