I bought a few pistol's to keep up skills learned in the USMC. Regulations did not make it possible to take Mr, Miller to work every day. But I started carrying whenever I go out after I retired since I wasn't going on base when I was out and about. Increased crime and incidents of many kinds have proliferated making it even more of a priority to be prepared. I have also been tasked at our church as the lead for the Safety Team (Our Security). So, we prepare in many ways: Combat shooting training quarterly, reading assignments, queries of each other to create learning opportunities. to include Active Shooter training with the local Sheriff using our building as a learning ground.