Well, I'll start by saying that I do carry...every day. Here's the kicker (waiting for the hypocrite remarks)I hate guns. I wish there were none on the planet and if someone said they could wave a magic wand and make them all dissapear, I'd be on board. However, that is not the case and my state allows the carry of concealed firearms with a CCW permit. So, I made the decision to carry to protect myself and my family if the need were ever to present itself. I hope it never does, but believe me, I am prepared. I have extensive training with my carry weapon and know all the laws that pertain to using said weapon in self defense. I am not a violent person at all, the opposite in fact. But since my state allows it, I want to be on a level playing field with any person who means to do me or my family harm. Hope that explains it. The reason I ask is becaus I have a friend who recently found out that I carry and is now a bit uncomfortable around me (even though I've been carrying around this person for 2 years without him knowing) Just want your thoughts.