BehindBlueI's
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- Oct 3, 2012
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I suffer from hypervigilance. I have to work very hard to stave it off. Right or wrong, I decompress at home and generally don't carry while at home. Is it a risk? Yes, a low one. But having a moment to unplug is WAY more valuable to me. I do carry while I'm out and about but I actually don't mind being unarmed when I fly. I actually envy Canadian coppers who don't carry off-duty, nor want to, they see no need. They are truly off-duty when they are off, unlike us many times. I can tell you that hypervigilance is a beast that will mentally eat away at you, bit by bit until one day you do not even recognize yourself.
Honestly, we're all probably more likely to die from stress than lead. If it stresses you to carry, you're making the right call. (which you knew. )