I worked in high crime areas for many years. Gary In, East Chicago In, Hammond In, South side of Chicago (hi there Leroy Brown), Detroit..............you get the picture. I lived in Griffith at the time and it was right next door from Gary and Hammond.
There were so many murders and shootings that they do not even make the front page of the papers anymore................so I do understand the concern over security.
Crime will happen no matter where you live so it just boils down to being observant of things around you. If you see something that seems..........and feels out of place, call the police and have them check it out.
Most people carry a cel-phone and should program the phone numbers of the various police agencies as well as community watch and the fire dept.
I carried a weapon for many years and at this stage of my life I do not feel the need to.....but that is a personal choice. Florida gun laws allow you to have one in the car and that is ok by me for when I go somewhere I am not real familiar with.
If you carry....don't show it and if you pull it, be prepared to use it.
I prefer an old heavy putter in my golf cart. I can practice putting when I want and it is also a self defense weapon.....
Times are not the same as when we all grew up and you need to watch out for your neighbors and get to know who belongs in the neighborhood.
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