Snakes, rabid animals. Lots of reasons to own weapons of any sort. Swords. Spears. Bows. Quarter staffs. Guns. Generally best to stay current though I have examples of all of the above. Currentish anyway. I will admit to occasionally carrying a pistol manufactured in 1919.
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I'm not disputing defence, it's the tiresome worry to know where the exits are, how to duck and hide when there are shootings and the frequency of violence.
You can't have a day out without the thought in the back of your mind.
What a way to live
So basic situational awareness? I don’t worry about something happening per se but yes I know that anything can happen to anyone anytime anywhere. That is true now, has always been true and always will be true. I’m not exempt from that as I go about my business so yeah, I keep an eye on what’s around me. Shootings are pretty rare in my community and anyone that isn’t a felon can carry a gun without a permit. Been able to keep one in the glove box for years without a permit required. Mass shootings, 4 or more shot, are mostly gang violence. Though of course a stray catching you is always a possibility.