Honestly, even where I live out in the country alone, I feel that knowing how to use a gun to defend myself is important & having a concealed Cary permit would be a must if I lived in an unsafe area though I would take precautions of going into places alone & not just go there because I would not want to have to use my gun...but want to have it if it becomes necessary. If its between me or them....they will be the one regretting messing with me.