Feel so unsafe I’d need a gun.
Try to be home by the time the street lights come on. I don’t get involve with those that might be into violence.
If I have a problem it would most likely be an intruder at home. If I were to call the police, it’d only take a few minutes. Live on a major road that is patrolled by State police, Sheriffs office, City Police and the Tribal Police.
I read the local paper and almost never read about anyone being killed by a stranger.

I do plan on carrying an unloaded gun with me on occasion for training purposes only so in case it becomes necessary to carry a loaded weapon, I won't be starting from scratch

November. 2 rounds to site in
With the old bolt action 30-06. Last year 3 as I shot a deer opening morning.
Usually I just pick up fresh roadkill in front of my house.
Years ago I use shoot and carry. After years of never need to I gave it up.
Years ago I was at a flea market in Hillsdale and was talking to an old fart. He ha a cast on his left hand. I asked about it and he said he shot himself while cleaning his pistol. Then he told me he has been an NRA safety instructor for 36 years. Guns are dangerous, even in the hands of experts.
Good luck and stay safe.

with a gun, put it down on the floor of the theater.

His reasoning ---


Cops coming into the theater have no idea, which of the patrons are the shooter. They are likely to fire at anyone who is holding a gun, no matter who it is.

He knew to get the gun out of his hands

And you've got an approximation of how women have to live in order to feel and be safe, particularly in a city.

you have to wear some kind of loose top to hide it. I have one of those pocket holsters, with that my pants
won't stay up unless I would wear suspenders or I look like some of the kids with their underwear showing.
You ladies have an advantage, you could carry a 1911 .45 caliber auto in your purse and no body would know.

For men to carry than women. Most carry gear is designed by men for men.

I have had no trouble concealing a 1911 in a shirt-and-tie business environment. An IWB designed to allow a shirt to be tucked and the gun is invisible.

For casual wear, a simple t-shirt will hide a P365. I like wearing shirts with classic cartoon characters on them. I get many comments on Scooby-Doo, Pink Panther, Bugs Bunny- but no one looks beyond for a suspicious bump on my waist.

A purse is not a very secure way to conceal a weapon. Unless it is designed with a dedicated pocket, the firearm will share its space with various items. It will be more difficult to access and the risk of a negligent discharge increases exponentially.

even with a Ruger LCP. I don't ever go anywhere that requires a jacket and tie, I am strictly jeans
or shorts. They do make purses that are made for a CCP. Besides that this is a rural area I don't
have to live in fear of being shot every day. I would probably be more dangerous to myself or an innocent bystander
if I had a gun anyway.

Alien Gear holsters. I like that the trigger is fully protected by a solid surface and retention is fully adjustable. I set it to where I can hold the holster upside-down and shake it without the gun falling out.

They have a blocky look that I thought might hinder concealment but that has not been the case. Also I do not use appendix carry for reasons that should be obvious.

IWB in a Tagua leather pancake style holster.
Even at work. I'm a logger operating heavy equipment. Comfortable and my gun is sort of large. Well real large.
I can wear dress shirts with it also because it's tuckable.

Never felt the need to carry a handgun got my fill of that in the service when that piece got off my side it was a great relief. Had a .222 for critter control but lost any interest after an incident with the weapon. When all this stuff started happening, right wing violence, I reconsidered getting a handgun. The old feeling came right back…you strap that gun on and you must mentally prepare yourself to be ready to kill somebody. No…not anymore. Ever again.

No need to take proactive protective steps or evaluate a situation more throughly.

That when carrying a gun, I need to be a great deal more attentive.

I don't think you are the norm.

Line from a 1977 movie.

But "I could on my own violation" brightens up your whole posting.

Instead of carrying your unloaded revolver, sorry, your UNLOADED revolver, perhaps you may want to consider... https://www.blueguns.com/


Just sayin.

"Man's got to know his limitations..."