"Superman Syndrome"...
From reading the 1st post, I get the strong impression that the member may just think or assumes fewer street people/panhandlers etc are going up to him.
For any CC license or permit holder or any armed professional I'd say it's very important to avoid what I call the "Superman Syndrome".
Just because you have a valid or legal carry license or badge & a loaded firearm does NOT mean that everyone around you at all times knows that!
Over the years, I've seen a few plainclothes sworn LE officers, federal agents and protective service types(EP agents, PIs, security guards, etc) who carry weapons/firearms "concealed" then get upset or irrate when asked for their badges or permits.
Gun writer/sworn LEO/use of force trainer Massad Ayoob wrote a great article about how the FBI's first female special agent killed in the line of duty was because of a stupid mistake. The FBI agent(in plainclothes) was part of a bank robbery task force, went with a group of agents to a crime in progress, was ordered to maintain a post(which according to incident reports she left), and was shot/killed by another LE officer at the crime scene.
A young plainclothes police officer in my area was killed a few years ago by a uniformed bike patrol LE officer(from a different agency). The cop drew his Glock pistol(his only duty weapon) on a crowd of intoxicated college students at a sporting event. The uniformed officer saw the "armed subject" and shot him.
These tragic events show why it's important to be alert & dilligent while carrying concealed weapons. I'd maintain a low profile and not engage strangers or street people.
I'd also say it's smart to be aware of your surroundings and not to look meek.
As combat veteran, sworn LE officer and training expert Clint Smith says; "If you look like food you will be eaten."