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funny you mentioned lawyers....my wedding 25 years ago in a couple of weeks. was held in Queens NY with the reception in Brooklyn.

I noticed my cousins husband, a city cop had an ankle holster on.

A few days later I brought it up in conversation with my father in law. a self professed trade unionist and serial democrat. He was furious and told me he would have booted him out if he knew. I quietly reminded him that in the crappy neighborhoods that he had scheduled our wedding in we should have been thankful that a trained armed person was there to provide some defense if needed, this socialist mecca of NY City does not allow ordinary citizens to carry. But of course this went on deaf ears.

funny you mentioned lawyers LOL!

I just noticed you are from New York. A couple of years ago I had a project in Waterford, NY - just outside of Albany. That was the only trip where I didn't carry my weapon with me. I felt a bit like I had forgotten my socks. Although the people were great, I felt uneasy the whole trip.
Down here anyone without a criminal record can carry (you still have to have your permission slip (CC permit)) from the Sheriff, but he wouldn't stay in office long if he restricted concealed carry. I don't have "official" figures but I would guess that 10%-15% of the folks you run into are carrying. In my peer group it is probably 50%. If you carry without your permission slip, and you are not committing a crime with the weapon, it is a misdemeanor much like a traffic ticket. If you decide to fight it you will win because the grand jury will never indict you.
However, if you use a firearm to commit a crime, and the "victim" doesn't get you first, you are in very big legal trouble.

Anyway, my stay in Waterford was great! I really enjoyed it. The folks at the plant were most hospitable and the weather was great! I missed an opportunity for a tour of the state capitol building (another FReeper works there) due to work. I got to see Fort Ticonderoga. I'm looking forward to another project up there.

Cordially,
GE