Ah, an intelligent woman who loves firearms! (Sorry, I'm having a moment!) I have had my 9mm with me since May! 24/7. VP Cheney visited us yesterday. This is a hoot. They wouldn't let you in unless you HAD a firearm! When you fly in the states, you can't get on a plane with a nail clipper. Here, you don't board a plane unless you have a 9mm and an M4! Through the Looking Glass! Up is down!