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So did the guy who nearly blinded you carry a gun? Would you have been more or less in danger if he and his friends were carrying?
I'm not saying that non-carry states = gun free criminals - what I am saying is that they wont feel as though they HAVE to carry a gun. However, if someone is planning on running foul of the law in a carry state, they'd be a fool not to carry. Because they know the other guy will be. In that case, they have to be sure you either outnumber, or outdraw their victim. Nobody has been protected.
Having a gun in your pocket can help you feel much safer as you walk home, but it's a comfort-blanket. If you're going to get mugged, you're going to get mugged. There really isn't anything you can do about it. The only difference is that if you draw your weapon, you're more likely to get shot.
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