I know most of the folk I've met down here in Texas are at least "surface" nice. More so than say your average New Yorker...
'Nice' is relative. If people mind their own business and refrain from attacking me ... that's "nice" enough. A Glock can help smooth out rough situations I'm sure. I don't have one so I travel with a good friend ... like Sam Colt, Bill Ruger or my buddies Smith and Wesson.