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I wish I could recall the name of my first CHL instructor in 1995 so I could give him credit. He made two statements that I've always remembered. The first, was "if you are going to carry a gun, then learn to eat a lot of crow. Otherwise, you going to have to kill a lot of people." This was an intentional overstatement, but the message was clear.

The other statement was "some people will get a CHL so they can have a handgun in their car, or so they can carry it on 'special occasions.' Other people will get up in the morning, put on their watch, put on their gun and never think about either one again until they go to bed." I fall into the latter category. I don't wear a gun because I'm afraid. I put it on because 1) that way I always know where it is (grandkids, visitors, etc.); and 2) in the unlikely event I do need it at home, I'll have it. Remember, we are at least as likely to be a victim of a kick-burglar at home as we are an assault or robbery victim on the street.

I've worn a gun so long that I truly don't even notice it is on my side. I'm talking about a full size 1911 too.

Chas.