I live and work in the Seattle area and as safe as Seattle is I always have my two friends with me: Mr. Smith and Mr. Wesson. Nasty dudes.
I live in the mountains west of Denver. Most problems around home are from black bears. Never had to shoot one. I pocket varry a Kahr MK40 in 40 cal. If I have to go into urban areas like Denver, where the PD was caught covering up ganga playing the knockout game, I add a Para Ordnance 12-45 45ACP as primary.
Miss Kimber for me.
Colonel colt for my lady