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That translates into a 73% participation rate, which is excellent.

You have to register and log on to use the "newposts" link: search.php?search_id=newposts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Perhaps some people register for that reason and don't have a new issue or question to post about.

I have to mention that some percentage of registered users have been banned or quit posting in disgust or shame. I don't know if the names of banned spammers still show up or are deleted.

- Jim
[Edited to correct arithmetic error]

Exactly.

Also we don't hang around slums, dive bars, etc., or associate with dodgy people.

- Jim

74novaman wrote:... the number of us that actually go armed daily must be incredibly small.

It's unknowable. There are people who carry only at night, only when they are transporting valuables, only on road trips, etc.

Then there are judges and other public officials, LEOs, retired LEOs, unlicensed people taking advantage of MPA, and those who consider the 2nd amendment to be the only license that they need.

I have always found it informative that so few people defend themselves with firearms outside of their homes or businesses. Granted that the typical CHL holder is less likely to be targeted as a victim, these incidents are rare.

- Jim

• Physical discomfort (bad holsters or bulky handguns)
• Incompatibility with clothing
• Fear of being "made" and arrested (highly exaggerated, IMHO)
• Need to go to too many prohibited places (lawyers, for example)
• Prohibited by employer or school rules
• Spouse or other family objections
• Complacency

It's human nature to become alarmed about an immediate threat and then gradually return to a state of complacency. Some people get a CHL and/or buy a weapon because of a threat to themselves or someone close. Then the threat recedes and they don't worry about it any more than shark bites.

- Jim