Ever notice that although we have this exact same discussion every single time, they can never pull even one example off the entire internet to bolster their position... gives me a smiley emoticon.
Indeed.
I hear these arguments all of the time from anti-OC people yet there is absolutely nothing to back it up. Ever. (the example cited above at the gun range I would not call a true example as the perp could have shot the guy at the range if he was CCing.....most people at gun ranges carry guns at all times. At least the people I know all do.)
And for the record, I do CC if I am going into an urban environment where I know it would be hostile and I would be vastly outnumbered. Just because one OC’s, does not mean they are stupid.
I will say it again. CC when OC is an option hurts the gun cause since it does not truly show the people all of the law abiding citizens who are carrying every day. The only way to change people’s opinions on guns is over time by slowly changing their perceptions of guns, or more appropriately, their misperceptions of guns.
Truly fighting for a cause means more than simply sending a check to the NRA. Stad tall, walk proud, and be seen with your firearm on your hip. People do not realize how much that helps the gun cause if done correctly.