If a person makes the commitment to get the permit, pay the fees, get the prints taken, send in the photo and waiting weeks for the background check to clear, then why would a person not continue their commitment to carry?
With the execption of the .gov/airport type of places, I carry everywhere - including stores, flea markets, gun shows, gas stations, movies, skate park, malls, church, literally everywhere. Sure, the weapon may be small (P3AT) that I can take everywhere, but it is a weapon nonetheless. At other times, when appropriate, I carry the "big gun" which is probably about 1/3 of the time. A minimum of one weapon at all times, two weapons on occasion, not to mention the off body carry in the dayplanner, or backpack, as well as the weapon in the vehicle.
I realize different states have different laws, but if you're at Apu's Kwik-Mart when the bad guy puts a gun in your face, are you going to be happy that you complied with the store policy of "no guns"?? After all, you followed the rules.... too bad the bad guy didn't follow the rules.