Yoteman: The obvious point is that in a time restrained situation, there is no difference.
Carry as you see fit.
Obviously, wise councel is wasted on some.
"Wise councel [sic]"? You take a lot on yourself in attempting to define what is best for everyone.
Unlike Big Brother, I've never been allowed to carry at work. Nor do I like leaving a weapon in the car, so for years I didn't carry even though I had my license to do so. At those times all I had was a folding knife that could be opened one handed. The one time I've needed my carry gun I had over 10 minutes while the situation developed - more than enough time to chamber a round. But I was on my way to work and the gun was at home. Fortunately the knife was enough, and there was plenty of time to bring it to "Condiition Zero" (in hand and opened), which I did. And, fortunately, the knife was enough.
The point is that many situations are slow developing. I would contend that most are, if one pays attention to their surroundings and acts accordingly.
When my gun in left in the car (at work), I leave it in Condition Three. If I transitioned from Three to One or back every time I entered or left the car, there would be tens of thousands of opportunities for an AD/ND. By leaving my gun in Condition Three those opportunities have been and will continue to be avoided.
The facts are that most people are at far greater risk of dying of cancer, heart attack, stroke or other health issues arising from poor health habits than by gunshot. Same is true for most people regardless of their health habits, for that matter.
Although some deny it, foolishly claiming no place is safer than others, life-style decisions have a huge impact on your vulnerability. Avoid bars, crowds, high crime areas and other questionable environs and stay alert and your chances of needing a CCW approach zero. Your chances of needing your CCW in Condition One drop even further.
