“A rifle in the trunk carried in a proper manner could come in handy too.”
Yes, that could come in handy; but it also may be too far away when one really needs it.
Still, it’s better to have it in the trunk of one’s car, in the parking lot or parked on the street, and at least be in the vicinity where one has a chance to get to, than to have it miles away at home.
I believe a number of Texans had rifles in their vehicles when the Dallas tower sniper opened fire and were able to suppress him. What two not gun free zones is John Lott referring too? Ft. Hood, like every federali government facility, is a gun free kill zone. Seriously considering upping my ccw from GLOCK 26 and total of 31 rds to GLOCK 19 and 46 rds. Or at least 26 and a couple of 19 magazines. All with Hornady critical defense.