Home invasion is different than carry. Like Hawg, there is a 12 gauge Winchester pump next to my bed. However, that being said, when I am out in the woods wearing my Remington, and I need to run to town to tractor supply or Walmart, I damn sure ain't gonna gear up like I was going on patrol back in Iraq again. I'm gonna wear the gun I have on. I have to admit, where I live is not like L.A. or Chicago, but unless you intend on conducting an assault, whatever gun you happen to have with you will probably be just fine.
And yes, we really are tougher than you, man, lol!