I carry almost daily. There are times that I do not but, more and more it is becoming a habit (one that I am forcing myself to make). My belief is that the world is not getting any friendlier, or any less violent and politicians are pushing for us to throw up our hands and hand over our weapons. That has happened to too many other countries, whose crime rates and acts of violence have dramatically increased. I do not ever wish to be the one in the situation where the gun is needed, but I definately do not wish to be in that situation unarmed! Possibility of a recession, to me, means more violence due to the fact that people are going to be strapped for cash and will likely steal faster and be more violent. Be prepared at all times, hope for the best BUT expect the worst. That way you will never be caught off-guard.