Well, when we were going to go to WI we chose to go through the U.P. rather than Chicago.

However some things are unavoidable or close to it.

S.O.'s best friend went down to Kettering in Flint and then was living there for a job (a REALLY good job.) Were we just not supposed to see the guy for ten years except for the rare occasions that he came to see his Mum?)

One time after we left an hour later someone got shot on the corner two houses down from where we were at.

As for a vacation to a beach... You better think of that before even leaving home. Either leave the gun at home or be willing to deal with the consequences if it gets stolen when you have it locked up where ever you put it (the hotel room or the trunk of your vehicle.) (Which if someone uses it as a murder weapon, you're held accountable for that murder.)

Quote Originally Posted by jenn_librarian
I understand that, but if you are on vacation, say, the beach, are you going to stick a glock in your bikini??

If you are in fear of your life where you are traveling, then why be there??? I mean, if I am really afraid of a certain city, I'd rather not go there rather than go there packing.

Heck, I stay out of south side Bethlehem because I'd rather not get shot by a gangbanger. I don't go there and make sure I have a gun on me just so I can feel somewhat safer.