Spot on brother. I think you nailed it.
The damned government stooges on this thread can ROT, though.
Give you an idea how much it has changed on the gunny side of the equation....
About 12 or 14 years ago I started open carrying on a routine basis. I got my fair share of stares and raised eyebrows back in the day. Fast forward to today. I rarely get a second glance when I OC today. Guns are just a part of the background.