I could never understand why more realtors don’t carry guns. They seem to be in very vulnerable situations in their normal business day.....
If I were a realtor, and especially a woman, I would certainly be armed.
In New Jersey you have to "prove a need" to have a carry permit approved. Unless you are "connected" the proof is never enough.
In my nearly thirty years in real estate I have accompanied women co-workers a number of times, who had set appointments to meet men at vacant properties but then got a bad feeling about it. Only one time did we get that "What's HE doing with you" look from the prospect.