Originally posted by Rath
Well, it's not necessarily the fact that he carried a weapon, but possibly the political ideology of the state in which he resided at the time. If you live in a state where you can get a concealed carry permit and you're old enough, get it. Then buy a nice pistol, preferably one you like, and isn't overly expensive, and has affordable ammo. Usually 9mm and .45 ACP fall into this category. You'll definitely want to get a more defensive round, I'd recommend Hydra-Shoks. Granted this would be for a worse case scenario, if no matter how hard you try, you cannot manage to go anywhere without being in fear of your life etc.
Restraining orders can only do so much, if this guy is as much as an asshole as it sounds like he is, a piece of paper and a three to five minute response time from the police isn't going to be beneficial.
Live in northern Ireland man. Uk laws are strict on any weapon carrying. He is an asshole and I don't know why she told him. I know she loved him but still. that really pissed me off.