“Thats why some states require CCW. People can be frightened at the site of a gun on a civilian stranger and that can be considered assault.”
I think you forgot the /S sarcasm tag.
It’s true and it’s for your own protection as well when you think of it.
When you walk into a 7-11 you don’t want someone to see your weapon, give you the once over to assess you as a possible threat.