That's convenient actually; because in Canada, although you are a pistol enthusiast as much as the next guy, own 14 pistols, and shoot PPC competitively, you can't choose to legally carry a concealed handgun for self protection anyway, since your government has already made the choice on your behalf not to carry a gun in public.
I'm going to the ATM later today and will be carrying an M&P .40 in a horsehide Super Tuck, and I'll be taking my wife to a nice restaurant this evening, so I'll be pocket carrying an M&P 9c; because I choose to, and I don't see any health benefits in not carrying a gun in public.
I'm quoting myself, and here's why.
I just returned from the bank lobby ATM where I was almost robbed by the guy who is pictured below, who ran into the locked ATM lobby (it's Sunday) when I unlocked the door from inside by using the electrical door unlocking push panel while I was leaving.
He bum rushed right in, and had he not become aware that I was armed, I was going to be assaulted and robbed.
I was careful of my surroundings both when entering the locked lobby and leaving, except for the few seconds when I was distracted by pushing the poorly placed exit control and looked away from the glass lobby door and glass panels, which means he had concealed himself before the incident.
I live in an excellent neighborhood where crime is nearly non existent.
I followed him in my car to get pics, but since I don't know the rules of this board, I'm only posting one in which he covered his face as he left the scene, but I've got some in which his face is clearly seen.
I'll be at the bank tomorrow to speak with the manager about what happened today, without mentioning certain details I believe are unneccessary, but if they've got audio-visual surveillance of the ATM lobby; oh well.
Always carry, even in locations you believe to be "safe".
