Thai.. a lot folks are "prepping" because of our economy...
If the crap really hits the fan here (like many believe its soon to happen) Food prices will soar, businesses will shut down,.. jobs will be lost.. money will be worth nothing..
Kinda like our great depression we had in the past...
When people dont have food or jobs they will become desperate... your garden will be robbed, your house will be robbed... your livestock will be taken..
Many want to have protection if this ever happens to protect their family and food stores..
Did all that happen in the Depression of the 1930s?
I don't think it will be as bad as some fear but Western nations must adjust to how the world is now or they will suffer permanent decline.
The scene you paint is another example of the gun dilemma. People with guns may try to take your property to you have guns yourself. People who want to take your property expect you to have guns so they have guns themselves.