I admit that I have a much more difficult time keeping my pocket knife in my pocket than my gun in my holster. We know how much these inanimate objects like to just jump out and start waving themselves around, much to the chagrin of others.....
(Meant as sarcasm, of course. 
)I remember visiting my Grandmother in Lewisville many times. Back when 121 was a two lane road all the way through.... Lots of open land. Not so much anymore, but I would guess that their crime rates aren't so different than any other local municipality that I would avoid it altogether if possible. I would be just as observant and wary as I would be anywhere else.
Great response from the LEO's and great interaction with the Lieutenant!