I voted "Yes" because, though I have never at any point thought that it was a good idea to take away people's guns, I did think it was only rational to regulate them heavily. It's worth noting that I always liked shooting, though, from the time when I was around 10-12 years old and always jumped on the opportunity to go whenever it arose, but there were never any guns in my house growing up. Then, some years ago (not too many), I moved in with my aunt and uncle (a former Marine, now retired physician with an extensive collection of contemporary, classic and mil-surp firearms) to save some money while my life as an undergrad was winding down. At first, whenever he would talk about guns and gun ownership, I never really paid it any mind or thought anything, one way or the other. As the months went on, however, I went shooting a few times with some close friends (shooting skeet, plinking and so on) and, of course, realized just how much fun was to be had going out with friends and (safely!) shooting. Funny thing is that I was won over by these guys who themselves weren't necessarily out to convert me, or anyone else for that matter.
So, I went out, bought some guns and that was the start of it. I've been insatiable in my desire for knowledge, which is why this website is actually quite wonderful. I've learned more in my short time amongst you fine people here than I thought probable. Anyway, somewhere further down the line it really hit me how important this whole Second Amendment thing is. About a year ago, I was assigned to read a very large portion of the Federalist papers for a class and was quite impressed by Madison's and especially Hamilton's emphasis on being armed as a unique characteristic of a free people. It dawned on me: a people that lives under a government that cannot for any reason be resisted will never be free. It's not for hunting, recreation, or for the hell of it that we have a right to be armed; it is crucial to our being free. That kind of blew my mind a bit, and since then, I was fully on board. So, that's my journey. Hope it wasn't too long and excruciating.