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CHLLady wrote:Oh yes, now I remember that about the breast cancer because women were putting them in their bras? During winter, it will be ok cuz I put it in my coat pocket with my keys. Summer will be more difficult though.

For good or ill, mine rides on my belt (belt holster). I guess if it causes cancer, I'll get it. Fortunately, there are several layers between me and it.

I can't even begin to imagine placing my purse in a cart. And it is ALWAYS zipped shut unless I'm actively taking something out or putting something in. I also carry nothing of any value in my purse, except my gun on those occasions when I am carrying in my purse (and if my gun is in my purse, my purse stays slung cross-body). I know this is not a guarantee against theft, but it's what I can do without going totally paranoid.

I know I live in a small town, and theft from purses is rarer out here, but I just cannot believe the lack of concern some women show for their purses. I guess, coming from some bigger-city areas, I still haven't "gained" the small town mindset that there's no crime here. I'm not saying that's a bad thing. There's something serene about blissful ignorance. But I just can't live that way. Besides I'd feel mighty silly if I DIDN'T take precautions and I got robbed or worse.