Thing I can't understand is here in Kansas, you can open carry without training, fees or permit, but conceal carry requires all.
It's an ancient law that we here in Michigan have also.......
The history is, way back then, arguments were tragically ended with firearm violence. So, in order to level the playing field, the carrying of a concealed weapon was illegal since each party was entitled to know if the other had a weapon.......
In other words, if you're going to solve an argument via a firearm, then you have the right to know that he too has a firearm......