I've pondered taking a handgun to AC, and if I thought I had no other option to protect myself, I would. Chances are I would eventually find myself in trouble with the law if I did routinely carry a handgun to AC. But taking simple measures like using the valet service at the beach-side casinos, or traveling in a group, make me feel reasonably safe at this point. I do have a permit to carry a concealed weapon in many states, but not New Jersey. If things get bad enough, I will carry concealed in New Jersey, or more rationally, stop going there altogether. I can legally carry concealed in Delaware and Pennsylvania so not that much is lost by leaving AC. Also, keep in mind Grosjean's admonition not to carry a weapon into a casino, apparently for the reason that if you do find yourself being seriously challenged by the casino for AP activities, having a handgun on your person might play into their hands in depicting you as an unscrupulous cheat and criminal when they call in the legal authorities. (I hope I am not misrepresenting his reasons for advising against carrying a weapon in casinos.)