Why do young people feel like guns are their only way to handle things?

Some people feel more secure carrying a firearm. It gives them a "Invincible" feeling knowing that they have the power to take someone's life in the blink of an eye. The laws need to be enforced much more and there needs to be more security in our cities. there should be no reason why guns are  being distributed illegally without being confiscated or a prosecution being sought.