[Sherman Logan]

Adults with concealed carry permits by state: MA - 4.7% CA - .12%. IL - .34%. OK - 6.6%. UT - 9.7%. TX - 3.7%.

http://crimepreventionresearchcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Concealed-Carry-Permit-Holders-Across-the-United-States.pdf

MA isn’t particularly good evidence for your case, having more CCW permits than TX. Some other states that you wouldn’t think of in this regard: IN - 10.8%. CT - 7.3%. PA - 8.7%. MS - 2.8%.

I’ve been unable to find any stats on how many people with permits actually carry at any given time, or if that varies by locations.

A CC weapon is a great deal better than nothing, but it’s a poor choice for engaging in combat against trained men with military weapons.

[Carry_Okie]

A CC weapon is a great deal better than nothing, but it’s a poor choice for engaging in combat against trained men with military weapons.

True, but a CC weapon will likely slow them down, buying time for innocents to escape and for police response before too many people get killed.