The LEO I have known well for quite a while all carry all the time. They do it to protect themselves. Other citizens should be able to do likewise. Other citizens run into people who want to do them harm from previous contact. As a teacher at the college level, I occasionally got threats, some quite serious, from students and frequently ran into students off campus. As a fat old man with bad knees, it might be hard to outfight or outrun a 20 year old athlete. I should be allowed to have some effective equalizer at my disposal for protection.
edit: One of several differences between LEO and other citizens is that the LEO are expected to run towards conflicts while other citizens are expected to run away from conflicts if possible.
edit: One of several differences between LEO and other citizens is that the LEO are expected to run towards conflicts while other citizens are expected to run away from conflicts if possible.
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