Well I was talking to a gentleman from the area outside yesterday when I visited, and he referred to it as “the hood”

I appreciate the advice. I think there are some drawbacks but it could be an awesome experience.

I figured the vast majority living in those areas are good people just trying to get by, and most of the crime is probably dumb teenagers or people in their early twenties. I’ve never had a problem in inner cities but have never lived in one

Appreciate it!

Thank you!

I never assumed it would cause problems, I just acknowledged that it would make me stick out which could possibly cause issues. But there’s always the very likely outcome of me having no issues and being completely unbothered and just a regular neighbor. I don’t think all black people in majority white neighborhoods are scared all the time, but some might be depending on the state/area. I don’t think I would be scared all the time if I lived in the area. Can you please elaborate on me taking any comments w/ a grain of salt? Thank yku

I appreciate the advice. That’s pretty much on par with what I was thinking.

I’ve worked in the Paterson area for a few years, many years ago. In regards to the handgun permit, I’m not some crazy gun nut or someone who would ever look for a chance to bring it out. If someone wants my wallet, I’m gonna give them my wallet not pull out my gun for example.

Thanks. So avoid at all costs, or look over my shoulder and mind my business? I’m not racist by any means but I understand that sticking out like a sore thumb could cause problems… do you think I would get messed with because of my race?