Ditto. PA is an OC state. Tried OC for awhile and found myself being hit on....by other women. Effin’ scary that was. Carry in my purse now...or in a jacket pocket depending on where I be.
A nice retro-stylish fur muff does the trick in cold months. You can go anywhere with your hand ON the gun. :)
Given that you are in PA, make sure you don't forget to unload and separate your ammo from your gun before you go into Maryland, or you're gonna get in a world of trouble. ;-(