I carry mostly for the trip to/from paddling destinations, not at all for fear of 4 legged critters in the back country.
We've had to stay in motels in sketchy neighborhoods.
Things got really crazy a few years ago with violent protesters stopping innocent motorists.
Then there's the knockout game.
Homeless and drug use situation out of control.
Open borders and we have no idea who has entered our country.
Do I carry when I travel? You bet I do.
But I'm also reponsible and I don't leave my gun in my locked vehicle (especially if it's unattended for days at a time) unless I have no choice (can't carry in post office, the ER, etc).
So when I travel in the back country, my gun goes with me and not left unattended at risk for theft.
We've had to stay in motels in sketchy neighborhoods.
Things got really crazy a few years ago with violent protesters stopping innocent motorists.
Then there's the knockout game.
Homeless and drug use situation out of control.
Open borders and we have no idea who has entered our country.
Do I carry when I travel? You bet I do.
But I'm also reponsible and I don't leave my gun in my locked vehicle (especially if it's unattended for days at a time) unless I have no choice (can't carry in post office, the ER, etc).
So when I travel in the back country, my gun goes with me and not left unattended at risk for theft.
