Why I carry a gun...

Carrying a weapon is a huge responsibility. One must be situationally aware of their surroundings at all times. This sometimes hinders the places I will go or the activities I do on my days off. Then there's the perception of others who are, shall we say "less educated" about the concept of concealed carry. So, to answer the question "do I enjoy carrying"? No! I carry so that my family and I have the means to avoid becoming a sad statistic. I carry because the forefathers of this country saw fit to allow law-abiding citizens a plausible system of self preservation. I carry because criminals don't give a damn about background checks, waiting periods, or whether or not they will spend an extra 5 years in jail for using a weapon. To criminals, gun control is a joke. I carry because drug addicts have no regard for human life (especially their own) and will kill for their next $5 fix. I carry because oppression seems to be the next Olympic sport designed to allow state sanctioned torture  and discrimination against their own citizens. Finally, I carry because I CAN and I will make no apologies for doing so!