Author: Bob Colvin

We writers are admonished to avoid using clichés because it is unprofessional and indicates a lack of originality. In the world of concealed carry, however, there are three phrases that might be considered clichés–I would prefer to call them watchwords: 1.  I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. 2.  I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy. 3.  When seconds count, the police are only minutes away. I liken the first example to car or homeowner’s insurance. When you buy insurance you are betting that something bad will happen and hoping...