Feeling ‘safe’

Someone told me that the notion of having to carry a gun to feel safe is ridiculous. I would have to agree. I have a gun and even when I am carrying, it is not the most important thing to my safety. Knowing what is going on around me is what makes me safe. Having good situational awareness will keep me out of harm’s way far more often than my gun ever will. How many times have you seen someone walking down the street with their eyes glued to their phone texting away only to come to an intersection and almost get plowed over by a clueless driver who also has their eyes glued to their phone? Having the tools (not just guns) to deal with the things I can't control makes me safer. There is also a difference between feeling safe and being safe.