Seriously, though, it's like any other martial art. Mastery over your own self and competition with others. If I'm going to a gun fight, I'll bring my scoped rifle and pump 12 g. backup.
>>If I'm going to a gun fight, I'll bring my scoped rifle and pump 12 g. backup.
On that note, here's a worthwhile thread from the other day. Your comment is covered in Rule #1.
Marine Corp Rules for Gun Fighting
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1738671/posts
I also find them safer around kids. I generally need to keep my guns locked up with my kids around. My daughters do understand "sharp! Don't touch", so I can leave swords at hand
In a close-quarters home invasion scenario, a good blade instantly at hand is better than a gun locked away in a safe upstairs. You also have less worries about stray rounds hitting innocents