48 states now have concealed carry legislation on the books, and there are many studies which show violent crime plummeting after these laws were passed, due to criminals being more hesitant to attack someone who may or may not be armed. Concealed carry licenses require background checks, and some even require mandatory training classes.

One particularly interesting study found that concealed carry holders are 5.7 times less likely to be arrested for violent offenses than the general public, and 13.5 times less likely to be arrested for non-violent offenses.

Unfortunately, I live in Illinois, one of the two states that chooses to deny a citizen's right to bear arms.

What do you guys think? Anyone have a CCW here? What gun do you carry?