As the OP, the only reason I mentioned "being drunk", while carrying a gun is that the squares was mentioned as a place that she and her friends carry. I guess I shouldn't automatically assume drinking and the squares go together.....I realize that not everyone at the squares is drinking.....and I certainly hope that if they have a gun, that they don't drink.
Another reason for my post was that the person who was quoted who carries (and claims most of her friends do), is a hot head. She appears to not have self control. That scares me that folks with hot tempers are carrying. (Hence, why we see road rage where people get killed).
I believe for a lot of people it provides a sense of security. I also feel that for some people if they ended up needing to use it, it would be used against them before they ever had a chance to use it as they intended. Given the age in a retirement community and the decreased reflex time.
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