My advice, which is worth what you're paying, is to evaluate everything said here, do your own research, consider your unique personal and financial situation, and do what helps you sleep better. Like many things, there is no one best answer for everyone regarding how, when, and why you carry, and how you choose to otherwise protect yourself. Every state law regarding CCW and self defense that can't adequately be evaluated in consideration of the other states. I 100% guarantee that everyone's situation is different . . .

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Wisdom comes thru fear . . .