Some years ago, I went to renew my carry permit.
Had my G19 on the hip, two spare 15 round mags, and a SW 642 BUG in small of back with one speed loader in the pocket. Also had a boot knife tucked in my boot top.
At the Sheriff’s office, I had to clear and check them. A young deputy was making “the scowl” at me, and asked me why I needed to carry “all that firepower”.
I pointed at HIS kit - body armor, web belt, Glock in a leg holster, Taser, pepper spray, etc., and said “Same reason you do.”
The OLDER deputy next to him - closer to my age - laughed and said “Have a good day, sir...”
Good one ...