Should the Zimmerman case make Neighborhood Associations

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114. Let me explain. ...

I legally carry a firearm on a regular basis. I have often carried one in a grocery store.

I usually stop at a number of places when I leave the house and the grocery store may be the last. At every stop I have to make a decision. Do I legally carry my firearm inside the establishment or do I leave it in my vehicle.

If I decide to leave it in the car, I have to pull it out of its holster and place it in the glove box. A firearm in a proper quality holster is safe but there is an increased chance that it may discharge if I do something stupid while drawing it or holstering it. Leaving it in the car might lead to my weapon being stolen by a thief who might misuse it or sell it to a violent individual.

Therefore I carry my handgun everywhere it is legal when I leave the house. I leave it in the car if I go into a restricted area or simply leave it at home if I plan to go to such an area.

There is also a factor that you may not have considered. Obviously a super market or a large box store such as a Walmart or a BestBuy are safe areas. Parking lots often are not and parking lot crime is common. In order to reach the safety of the store I have walk through the parking lot. Parking lots are statistically the most dangerous part of shopping.