Always!
And when my children and grandchildren are in my company fear of of imminent assault becomes a much easier line for an assailant to cross. I will gladly carry the burden of protecting them, just as I feel would 188% of present company.
Permian Basin to Michigan is a YUGE change in scenery! No wonder you enjoy your fishing trips so well. Our 2 grandchillen here are eagerly awaiting the weekend when Grampa is home and we all go down to our local lake and try to drag in fish. We can see the lake from the hilltop our house is on. I have been fielding fishing questions since I unloaded them from the car last evening.
But only when there’s no other way out. And it depends on where you are. A fellow I knew from the gun range took out his gun during a street argument with a man who scared him. He was absolutely CRUCIFIED for doing that and lost all gun rights for life.