Found this, self defense... Found it interesting for these troubled times

[JimT]

I'm in CT and despite the liberal environment, there's plenty of legally owned guns to make the NRA proud. We just don't go around talking about it as much. I mean, what's the point of concealed carry when you let everyone know your packing? It's a bit of a chore to get licensed for a pistol permit here in CT, requiring first a permit from the local police department, then you can apply to the State police, for an additional fee, to complete your permit. It's a little annoying, but not overly difficult. Unfortunately NY state doesn't like to play nice with reciprocity so if you want to travel in and out of New England with a firearm you basically have to take your chances.