Is this a topic of self protection of home and family? Yes it is. Why do you dwelling on having to have a CCL for home use. IF you have an available firearm in your home and you currently have an intruder coming into your home, you are going to use that firearm to protect your home and family regardless of having a CCL or not. The idea of requiring a CCL, while your at home, just to have and use a firearm at home is stupid.