Not trying to spoil your fun here,, but just wondering why you feel the need to carry ?
I'm not a gun control freak or anything, I own several firearms myself. Mostly rifles, and shotguns, for hunting and such. But I have never felt like I needed to carry a gun around with me. But of course I live in a very small town, with a very small crime rate.
But carrying, seems like it could cause more trouble than its worth. It may give you a sence of feeling safe, but the last thing you would want to do is put yourself in a situation where you had to pull it out and use it. You never know who else may be carrying, you pull yours they could pull theirs.
Or you could get into a scuffle and have your piece taken away from you, then the other guy is armed and your not.
I think its a better idea to keep your eyes open, be aware of your surroundings at all time, and avoid places or situations where the use of a gun is your only way out.
Thats just my opinion, but you can do what you want. I think you may have some problems carrying it loaded in the car as you go state to state as most or maybe all states have thier own carry laws and permits and a permit from one state doesn't neccesarily cover you in another state.
Best of luck whatever you decide.
p.s. I think the stats show that most cops have never had to pull their gun and fire on anyone. Thats what I've heard anyway. If someone has the stats, lets hear em'
