Buncha quotes in this piece. My favorite is right here:

Kliesen said he saw greatly increased interest in guns for self-defense after the Harvey family was killed at home on New Year’s Day 2006 in Richmond. “A lot of folks are realizing that, as much as the police would like to be there,” Kliesen said, “the only person you can guarantee will be there if you’re ever victimized by a criminal is . . . you.”

Bingo. And don’t forget, while the police might “like to be there,” there’s nothing saying they have to …