My husband wants me to get my conceal-carry permit so that we can leave a pistol in the car at all times. He’s all about it, even printing out the application and handing it to me this morning. We live in a major metropolitan area, but at the edge of some pretty wild, mountainous country so his concerns make sense.  I understand the need and yet I hesitate.  I’m very worried about him driving alone in our nice, new car while in possession of a loaded pistol.  Why?  Because he’s a black man.

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