Unless one chooses to remain in denial, it really does force one to at least think twice about it.Posted by Skribs: Really makes me think twice about a revolver, a pocket pistol (as primary), or carrying without reloads.
That said, I have not yet stopped carrying my J-Frame when going around what I think to be the more benign areas during the daytime. I am, however, more likely now to carry something else when heading to parking lots near big stores and near the major highways. My thought process hasn't changed, but I do think I have a somewhat better appreciation of what it may take to mitigate the risks.
John's analysis would almost certainly influence my thinking process were I in the market for a new compact pistol. Kimber, Ruger, and Smith and Wesson have all introduced new compact single column 9MM pistols that are appealing from a size standpoint, but at this point I'm pretty sure I would accept an additional 6MM in width before giving up the additional magazine capacity of, for example, a Smith 9c.