ive seen many an off duty cop, or 'plainclothes' types with holstered pistols walkin around, do they scare the bejeebers out of every citizen on the street ???
my safety is put at risk more often by a line of traffic slammin on their brakes at a speed trap than it ever is by a holstered pistol...
It's true. In some states you can get a license to carry but cannot carry openly due to possible social disturbance.
It's one thing if you're in a white shirt and khakis. But what if you've a roofer working in the hot sun or a mechanic looking grubby walking into 7-11? You don't want to be inconvenienced by some asshole getting scared because you have a gun and you don't look right.