I live alone and in a very quiet country setting. While in the house I have a gun usually within 2 feet of my hands. I have to say I am a little concerned while taking a shower since I don't have a gun and possibly wouldn't hear a break in before it was to late. If I lived in the burbs/city I am rather sure I would be carrying 24-7.

There was am man and wife that had guns and jewelry in a safe but neither carried or had a gun placed around the house. They were victims of a kick in and held at gun point. The crooks got the guns and jewels. One very good reason to carry 24-7. A gun safe protects your guns and valuables not your life.