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BigGuy wrote:Copied from my post on another thread:

Like several other have stated, hanging around this board has changed my perspective some. I now carry everywhere I legally can. I'm also going to move up from my .380, which I'll keep as a BUG, to a 9mm. Additionally I now carry a knife and pepper spray. (More options)
I really don't think I'm paranoid, or have gone off the deep end. It's just I never really gave enough real, and rational, thought to self protection before.
And finally, I'm 56. I had my cancerous bladder cut out in September of 2011, and replaced with one my urologist made from a piece of my small intestine. While I still look pretty decent, and try to stay active, I'm simply not the physical force I was just a few years ago.

Same for me, at 57 I'm not the physical specimen I used to be either, makes us more of a target as we age I think.
I remember when I was young, strong and bullet proof, but those days are behind me now. LOL

Scott in Houston wrote:Here's one of my reasons... turned 9 Monday.

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The other reason won't let me post her picture. :)

Extremely Good Reason, I have Grand kids around her age and know what you mean.

Thanks for the welcome everyone and all the great reasons you have listed.

I agree with them all

Hello Everyone from a newbie here. My license was mailed last week and should be here today or tomorrow.

I have never felt the need in my entire life to carry a weapon with me until a few months back.

I'm 57 years old and have used guns all my life since about 8 yrs old. I am very proficient with all types of firearms.

I decided to get my CHL because after a recent move, i have to drive about 38 miles to and from work. I drive to work before daylight.

In case I break down or have a flat on the road, I don't want to be without protection and I don't want any hassle about having a weapon if stopped by a LEO. I know the Castle law but some of the LEO's I know said you can still have many problems when getting stopped because every LEO has a different opinion about it.

I haven't decided if I'll carry on my person every day yet or not but will give it a try for a while and see what I decide. I don't go that many places other than work and home. LOL

Well, that's my reason, I would like to here your reason for getting your CHL.