There's a story on ABC right now about modern gold diggers (i.e prospectors ). They covered one plot outside Phoenix and talked to one gentleman carrying ~$1000 in gold in 3 vials. They asked him why he didn't put it in a bank or somewhere safer. His response: "I've got a pistol," as he rests his right hand on a S&W 4" double action in an Uncle Mike's holster.
The announcer didn't blink.
The announcer didn't blink.