Maybe turn off the news? Seriously, that's what I try to do. Despite the doom and gloom, at least per USG statistics definition violent crime is down substantially since the 1990s, both nationally and in OR. The difference today is that you hear about every last little thing thanks to 24 hour news stations and the internet. Baz and Patrick don't have a bad approach here, go sit on the beach or beside a forest stream, stare at the beauty in front of you, and I think you'll feel a bit better.
Or if you like numbers, look here: https://www.ucrdatatool.gov/
By the way, I also frequently carry. But I also have multiple fire extinguishers in my house, yet I can't say I am afraid of fire. Prepared and afraid should be mutually exclusive.
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Past: 911T, 911SC, Carrera, 951s, 955, 996s, 987s, 986s, 997s, BMW 5x, C36, C63, XJR, S8, Maserati Coupe, GT500, etc
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