I would say the right to life is about as fundamental of a human right as it gets. 
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is in jeopardy when we have to cower in fear in our houses or walk about armed to the teeth as if we lived in Yemen. 
Why do you think that anyone who tries to have a rational discussion on how to reduce gun violence is out to take your guns away? That you believe this - is proof of the effectiveness of propaganda of one of the most powerful special interest lobbying groups in our nations history.