I wouldn't say I've been "afraid" when wearing my kilt. I think in the spirit of what previous posts have indicated, I've worn my kilt to places where I knew I would have to exercise a little more "situational awareness." However, I have NEVER felt in actual physical danger - just an easy target for the (REMARKABLY FEW) negative comments usually spewed from alcohol-saturated bumpkins. On a few occassions I have opted to not wear my kilt as I didn't want to attract the inevitable attention. Sadly, I usually end up wishing I would've worn it anyways!