I'm curious. How many times has an NRA member been helpful in these instances? IMO real criminals don't care what the penalties are or who among the populace could defend themselves. They obviously think they won't be caught and are likely to shoot first anyway. So, for the average joe pulling out a concealed firearm is simply likely escalating a situation and going to get you shot. Yeh, being a victim sucks. Real freedom has it's risks and price.