Interesting that when someone is a victim of violent crime many folks (likely never victims of violent crime) try to blame the victim.
Truth is anyone doing business in any major American city - night or day - can become the victim of an armed robbery, carjacking, rape, or murder - through no fault of their own.
It’s comforting to think you and your loved ones are immune but if you live in America you’re not. It’s just a question of % of risk.
Most folks I know, including retired LEOs, conceal carry every day.
I usually have two, but never less than one.
I stopped flying because I cannot carry.
I am very careful in knowing, in advance, the carry laws in whichever state I am going to travel.