The gun isn't attractive, except in the sense of crafstmanship. But once you learn to shoot, it's an adrenaline rush. The thrill of competence, learning to appropriately manage something dangerous, knowing you can protect yourself or your family in the worst circumstances. Or that you're prepared in case watermelons become sentient. Or zombies. The zombie apocalypse is coming, you know.

Oh, and BOOM! Because the boom is quite fun in a very childish way.