[Dan Nunn]

As a practical matter, the primary reason I can think of is that it makes them the first target of any criminal. rexrs says it best, “They turn a blind eye to the tactical advantage of surprise when carrying concealed and prefer the public political statement of attention seeking gadflys.” You are simply in a much better situation if potential criminals don’t know who is armed, and just as importantly, society at large is under more protection (at least theoretically) when felons don’t know who may have concealed guns.

Truly the rantings of a madman. Even if his statement that I made bold is correct, "society" is safer, I prefer knowing that "I" am safer. The criminal may still go about his crime. He will just move on right past me while looking for a victim.

[RedMonqey]

Truly the rantings of a madman.

Not necessarily.

Home invasions and burglaries are more numerous in countries, states where gun ownership is illegal. Meaning the criminal "assumes his intended victim is unarmed.

I will defend your choice of either. But my opinion would be conceal carry.

If the thug "gets the drop on you" what good will the exposed gun do. Better to be aware of your surrounding all the time and then "get the drop " on him.

Surprise is always a great advantage.

Do not think your "scary gun" will spook all criminal.

Some may have a better gun than you and a better shot.