When I escaped from NYC and landed in NC, I worked for a chain of retail stores that did not allow the carry of firearms. I disobeyed from the beginning. I started carrying a .25 auto, graduated to a .38 Special snubbie, graduated to a .357 Magnum snubbie, and occasionally carried 9mm and .45 autos. In addition, I wore Level 2 body armor. I worked for that chain for over six years until I shot an armed robber.