If I decided to cary a weapon (handgun), I would certainly NOT advertise that I had one. If someone has a CCW permit, they can easily carry but still not advertise. I understand why the police stopped and detained them, one never knows who has those guns and what their intention might be. Error on the side of caution is fine with me.
Either you believe in the 2nd Amendment or you don't.
You can't be a "little bit pregnant" and you can't infringe just a little bit on my right to bear arms.
Its an all or nothing prospect. And the Founding Fathers meant it to be.
And to hell with the law and the Constitution. I see your point.
/johnny