Um... No. There is a rule in war that you can get your enemy to attack you by looking weak where you are actually strong.
So, if you want to be attacked, look weak.
That doesn't translate well in the civilian world. If you look like food, something will try to take a bite out of you.
Uh...YES!
It IS the first rule of Security in the civilian world.
Why do you cite “a rule in war” and then try to tell me my citation doesn’t translate in the civilian world.
In the civilian world if you look like a threat you have a better chance of being shot by cops than you do of protecting against a punk attack.
Carrying an AR into a fast-food place has the look of insecurity and a show-off.
Looking strong is about the way you carry yourself and demonstrate situational awareness.
When you exhibit those two traits, CCW is sufficient insurance.