Just as a point of interest, to show the different ways of thinking in different (even close-by) areas of the country…
Here in crazy NYC it is almost impossible to get a carry permit (i.e. a permit that allows carrying a handgun on your person out in the street) unless you can prove over a period of time that you carry LARGE amounts of cash or jewelry on a daily basis. This must be carefully verified.
A friend of mine moved from here to Pennsylvania, and wanted to get a carry permit there. He went to his local police station for a required interview to get the permit. The police officer asked him “Why do you want a carry permit?” He thought for a moment about what would be the “right” answer to give the cop. He simply told the truth and said “For self-defense.”
The cop said “That sounds like a good reason to ME!” and approved the permit.
There’s a big sign by the side of the highway at the border with PA that says “Welcome to Pennsylvania, America Starts Here!”
It’s very true!!!