Yes, I realise the larger point, but I still contend that it was poor judgement to carry open at this event. I also don’t like open carry in most events that have a lot of people crowded around, police and other security personnel on edge, the very biased press all over the place, and lots of people with their emotions piqued. I just do not believe this is the kind of place to carry open. All it takes, is someone yelling ‘gun’, and things can get stupid fast. I just don’t believe a weapon is something that should be used to make a point, especially when everyone knows it will antagonise lots of people. That’s just not what weapons are for, in my opinion.
Well, that's a different debate, and a fair one, where the issue is more neutral - open carry at a protest, versus curtailment of rights when POTUS is in the vicinity.