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Some say you should carry all day / every day and especially at home.
For me, it depends on the situation. I work at home and live out in the country so drive by's are not an issue, though we get the occasional lost person and/or potential thief casing the area. I keep a gun nearby during the day and at night when we're in bed. Also, having two large dogs (100+ lbs each) with deep intimidating barks provides an extra level of security.
When I go into town, I conceal carry about 50% of the time, mostly when heading into the city (Spokane).
In those cases, I'm not feeling especially cocky. In fact, the LAST thing I want to do is draw down on someone. As a result, when I carry I pay a lot more attention to my surroundings, which is sort of the opposite of what you'd expect, I guess. It's more out of caution and a sense of being responsible. I avoid some areas that might be a problem (I do that whether or not I'm armed, really).
Having a gun doesn't fill me with swagger at all. It's an added burden that demands added responsibility and awareness. It's just another facet of being an adult.
For me, it depends on the situation. I work at home and live out in the country so drive by's are not an issue, though we get the occasional lost person and/or potential thief casing the area. I keep a gun nearby during the day and at night when we're in bed. Also, having two large dogs (100+ lbs each) with deep intimidating barks provides an extra level of security.
When I go into town, I conceal carry about 50% of the time, mostly when heading into the city (Spokane).
In those cases, I'm not feeling especially cocky. In fact, the LAST thing I want to do is draw down on someone. As a result, when I carry I pay a lot more attention to my surroundings, which is sort of the opposite of what you'd expect, I guess. It's more out of caution and a sense of being responsible. I avoid some areas that might be a problem (I do that whether or not I'm armed, really).
Having a gun doesn't fill me with swagger at all. It's an added burden that demands added responsibility and awareness. It's just another facet of being an adult.