Snack,
Just because you are paranoid does not mean nobody is after you.
Xavier - very wise words indeed. I agree wholeheartedly.
Personally most of the world walks around with rose colored glasses. For 98% who will never be touched by a violent crime, it is paranoia.
Funny thing is these are the very people who become religious converts when violence does touch their lives.
For those of us who follow "the way of the gun", we prefer that just in case we are involved in an altercation where we have no choice but to defend ourselves and loved ones, we have the equipment and "will" to do something about it.
More likely than not - most of us CCW holders will never have to use it.
Just like my old martial arts skills. While in grade school there were fights everyday. In College, after becoming skilled, never got into a fight again. (Not one that was outside the ring anyway)
Like the boy scout motto, "be prepared", I prefer better to have and never need than to need and never have....