Les, I understand why you are concerned, were I living in the States it is most likely that I would wish to be armed on a permanent basis too.
Sidearm carry has never been a big thing in Australia at any time and at this current point in time there is not a lot of need for such and hopefully there will be no need for such in the future, if that changes in Australia it will be because of some of the characters that are currently coming into the country.
With any luck the world will turn into one very big, rosy garden where I shall never have to think nasty thoughts at anyone again.......I am not holding my breath.
James.


These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.