I went for country ride one warm Saturday night a few months ago.....
I ended up in one of those hoods.....with no firepower with me. They were jumping up off the park/bus benches and walking around the NY'er while I was waiting for the light to turn green. Got back to my hood ASAP. LOL.
Rule #2
Never go anywhere without firepower!
I was glad when my stepson and his family moved to Annapolis from Baltimore. He was in the suburbs.. but geez... not far enough away for my taste.
If nothing else, when we or just my wife goes to visit, we can't carry in Maryland.... No reciprocity on any of the CCWs.