I've not been carrying long (less than 1 year), but been doing so every day possible since getting my permit. I live in a small town, not a bad neighborhood. Work a couple of towns over in nearby city. Never realized how things are getting in the area until I started researching CCW and carry. Now I see more and more things every day that make me glad I can carry. I can't physically fight back if I ever needed to defend myself (multiple surgeries on my back removed that option for me). So ccw is how I can defend myself and my family. Which leaves me to what I want to share...I own one handgun, I can't afford a second and feel lucky to have what I have. Recently, my family ran into some unexpected financial need (not going to go into that). The only option I had in hand in the timeframe needed, sell or pawn only thing of "substantial" value I had. Yep my CCW. I'm trying to save to get it back, but I feel different when I'm out grocery shopping, going to work, hell even walking around my neighborhood. When I started CCW I felt as if I could finally see the world. Although I could now see the dangers, I felt more prepared and safe than before I started carrying.Now I know truthfully I'm at no more risk than I was a year ago, but I feel it more now especially that I can't currently carry. I just wanted to share with others who carry and understand what I feel. I of course talk to my family and friends. They're great but don't really understand, as they haven't carried and then suddenly not had that.Anyway, thanks for reading. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/1VBBzqJ
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