I have seen many people open carrying and have never seen someone, other than myself, that even noticed.
In Virginia you can’t CCW and have a drink. But if you remove your coat and reveal your weapon, it’s OK. Just sayin....
From my observation, this is complete supposition on the part of the author. Open carriers tend to carry in more secure holsters than concealed carriers, because the problem of a snatch is obvious.
On the other hand, a fair number of concealed carriers use a simple inside the waist band holster, or don't even use a holster.
Open carry, for the larger gun. CC for a second, smaller one.
When I was young, open carry was legal, concealed generally illegal where Igrew up. Now, concealed is considered polite, open more aggressive.
And where I live now, lots of places permit concealed, but not open carry, on their premises.
If you can, always conceal carry. I rarely tuck in my shirts or I wear a sport coat so concealing isn’t an issue. On the off chance I am tucking in my shirt and not wearing a coat, I conceal a revolver in an ankle holster. Open carry, IMHO, is for carrying in places where you won’t have much interaction with people (hiking, camping, etc...). If you’re going to Walmart with a 1911 on your belt outside your Levis you’re just seeking attention. IMHO.
The main advantage of open carry is that it may preempt an attack. If a concealed carrier exposes his weapon to ward off an attack, he could be charged with brandishing.
I like open carry, let’s everyone know to be nice. Oh and I assume most are concealed carrying. I just think being honest about the whole situation is better.
The reason I don’t like open carry is do you know how secure the holster is in case someone comes up behind you and makes a grab for your weapon.
Open carrying is like putting a political bumper sticker on your car.
You’re surrendering your position.
It doesn’t bother me to see people open carry but I wouldn’t do it. Not only does open carry take away the element of surprise it brings unwanted scrutiny.
Well I say I wouldn’t do it but if the grid goes down or some other kray kray event happens then the deterrent factor of open carry would be obvious. I’d be walking around with my AK as well.
Open carry defeats the purpose of carrying a handgun for protection. If you’re open-carrying, the bad guy knows who in the room is armed. As such, you will be the first target, and he will be sure to approach you with great caution and stealth.
A Texas state rep tell me that the only reason they supported open-carry was to thwart unscrupulous prosecutors from prosecuting concealed-carry people who’s gun accidentally became visible, or dislodged from the holster.
Open or concealed? CONCEALED! I remember when open carry was passed. Some started doing it just flaunt and to show they could. As a result, several got robbed of their pistols by other thugs.
Someone pointed out a man with a gun on his hip in a restaurant. I hadn’t noticed.
It’s the attitude that makes the man.
Concealed. I like surprises.
Much better to conceal carry. If one carrys openly, one will eventually be the primary target prior to the bloodshed that will follow.
CC has enormous tactical advantages. For a typical person it is much superior to open carry. Open carry only has a “passive deterrence” to evil-doers. The trouble is that far too often, and in either case, bad guys are incredibly stupid.
There is a bank branch in my area, and it was being robbed on average twice a month for a while. Eventually, the Sheriff posted an armed, uniformed deputy to sit on a high chair in the lobby, in clear view of the customers.
Dumbasses still walked right past him to hold up the tellers. Later they put up bullet resistant laminate panels to protect the tellers. They still get the occasional robber.
Remaining the "Grey Man," OTOH, will tend to preserve my options, particularly as regards freedom of maneuver. If I don't pose any obvious threat, he's more likely to ignore me while I make my escape. Or slip behind him so I can back-shoot him, as the case may be.
But if your intent is to make a political statement, open carry of a firearm can put an exclamation point on your message.
Nobody knows I carry.
Concealed is concealed. No one knows, no permit required. Roger makes a nice 380 for 210 bucks. Smaller than a wallet. Avoid s hole states and cities.