How often does someone find themselves needing a gun in hand Right Now , and are not able to ? Generally Once .
Hypothetically , if you actually feel that your area , your habits , your awareness , etc , you won't need a gun , just don't carry a gun . Leave it at home , until something serious changes , with anticipated public breakdown , think major natural disasters , preannoumced civil disturbance , etc .
It's a not uncommon attitude , just own it and go with it .
IF instead , you choose to be prepared for UNexpected critical Situiation , it will be potentially , even likely sudden and imeadate . It's not an uncommon attitude , embrace it and own it .
Gain & maintain proficiency , endeavor to not shoot yourself in the foot.
Don't care for 1911's ? Not a problem ! Plenty of other effective options in .45acp using DA/ SA platform . Or Revolver in ctg of comparitible gravitas .
But half @$$ half measures of carrying unloaded gun , accomplishes neither .