If the guys who were shot did indeed have criminal records that does indeed add credibility to the shooter’s claim that they were about to assault him. That said, whether we have a right to do it or not, it is NOT a good idea to be walking around a big city with a firearm openly displayed. It frightens people.
Well I don't think it is a good idea for YOU to talk or post on the internet because you might frighten someone, or offend someone, or anger them. In fact, by your post, I'm frightened you want to take my rights away from me.
You give up your 1st Amedment rights, and I'll consider giving up my 2nd.
>That said, whether we have a right to do it or not, it is NOT a good idea to be walking around a big city with a firearm openly displayed. It frightens people.
And sometimes “being a man” frightens people.
Should we make ‘being male’ a punishable crime?
Which is precisely why it should be done much more. There is zero reason for anyone to be frightened by a holstered gun on a private individual any more than they are by one on a cop's belt.
Other posters have correctly rebutted the idiocy of your statement, but one thing should be mentioned - Wisconsin is one of two states (Illinois being the other) that have no method of Conceal Carry. Open carry is the only viable way to go about your business while protected in the state.
Booo!
In your honor, today, I am going to open carry at my Lowes store and grocery shopping.
Mass mayhem of all panty-waists to follow.