Their history throughout the Bible should be clear about protecting themselves. So should common sense in the world today.
Heck where I live is about as secure as any but that does not stop crime...it still happens. However it was not until the last few years I began carrying protection for myself when out and about. Heck malls aren’t safe anymore! Anywhere where groups of people gather can be a target today for all the nutcases out there that sit behind computers feeding their obsessions and rage.
Hey, you callin’ me a nutcase? ;o)