We know that discretion is the better part of valor. But part of me wonders what the net effect would be if we collectively slung our EBRs and holstered our pistols and simply went about our daily business open carrying where we are able to legally.
When only one person does this, it gives the impression that he's an "attention seeker", and while he might be, the perception would be entirely different if EVERYBODY who were able did what he's doing. THAT would send a definite message.
... just saying. :-)
In Commiefornia, Open Carry of (unloaded, yes I said unloaded) Pistols was made Illegal a few years ago. Before that, you couldn't carry a loaded Sidearm, no way, no how.
One of the reasons mentioned by the idiot Politicians was that Sheeple were fearful seeing a sidearm in plain sight and oh yeah, the Cops might shoot you by accident.
Then, just to confirm stupidity is a hallmark of Liberal thinking, they just banned Open Carry of Long Guns. I think you need special dispensation to carry your .22 from your House to your Car.
And to think as a Child we played Army using an authentic looking Toy M1 Carbine and a really cool looking Toy Tripod Mounted Machine Gun. Nowadays, the Cops would go nuts.