I'm not exceptional. Almost all my friends also 'carry' and never ever bran  

I'm not exceptional. I learned that in my service, for derned sure.

Almost all my friends also 'carry' and never ever brandish. That's Kyle Rittenhouse bullsh.

If I believed otherwise I would have to deny Second Amendment rights of all who are not excluded for cause.

The fact that you don't own a handgun is not a negative. Possessing a weapon carries responsibilities which I can see might be burdensome for many.

But- you do know that law enforcement does not protect you or have any responsibilities for that, right?

Better to have one and not need it than need one and not have it.