Much has been written in gun magazines about concealed carry but primarily about how best to conceal or draw. Not much has been written about the thought process one should go through before getting a license. If you don't have a concealed carry license or CHL, I'm not going to tell you to get one. I'm also not going to tell you that you shouldn't get one. A CHL is just one more way to help you do it within the law.
Politicians fear numbers.
The more of us that have CHL's, the longer they'll think before trying to take away our guns and our rights. CHL holders can help with presenting a positive image of gun owners in the community. When people see that we are not criminals or itching to have a gunfight, it can only help our image. Violent crimes tend to decrease in CHL states. It's still not that simple.