I used to live in the Bay area. I never had any problems in Oakland. One of my Bro's is an Oakland Housing Authority Cop...and he only has his gun drawn maybe 6 or 7 times a night. :roll: yaaaawn. :?
I'm not unaware of the dangers. I've live in many bad neighborhoods, so I'm not just swaggering either. Maybe I am too jaded though.
I will sleep with a gun when I hunt in the mountains. But I also love it when I wake to find large predator tracks on my parimeter.
(and I sleep on the ground)hehehe.. 8)
I support gun rights, but there are many ways to protect yourself without a gun...if you are interested. I support your right and decision to carry....I just don't feel the need myself...and I'm comfortable with that.