[xzins]

The nature of the weapons available at the time of passage of the 2nd amendment made open carry a near total requirement. Both pistols and rifles were large and cumbersome.

A standard British horse pistol was a bit over a foot long.

When personally carried it had to be hand held or generally shoved in one's belt line. The nature of loading and powdering really made the musket or rifle preferred weapons, and they definitely were open carry.

[Georgia Girl 2]

Well some good came of the modern era like the Springfield Armory XDS in the 9MM or the ever popular .45. LOL!