Murder rate drop probably is not a direct result of concealed carry ( and I have a permit )since the mass number of murders in our INNER cities are the result of dirt bags offing each other
My recommendation is to go buy a gun (or many guns) and be prepared to defend yourself. I find it unfortunate one has to get a ‘permit’ for a Constitutionally guaranteed right but so-be-it. At least most states are going that direction.
In short, a right not exercised is a right lost.
JoMa