I selected defense as the primary reason. I had to think about it because I am also an avid hunter, and I have actually shot things while hunting and have never shot anything for defensive purposes (hope I never have to).
It's hard to answer because I have different weapons for each purpose. I carry my hunting weapons primarily for hunting, and my defensive weapons primarily (and only) for defense.
I picked defense over hunting because my life or someone else's may someday depend on that defensive weapon, whereas hunting is something I do for fun.
Guarding my bacon from zombies
I selected defense as the primary reason. I had to think about it because I am also an avid hunter, and I have actually shot things while hunting and have never shot anything for defensive purposes (hope I never have to).
It's hard to answer because I have different weapons for each purpose. I carry my hunting weapons primarily for hunting, and my defensive weapons primarily (and only) for defense.
I picked defense over hunting because my life or someone else's may someday depend on that defensive weapon, whereas hunting is something I do for fun.