So you are basing the use of your rights on what others think? Say what!? Gun owners need to start stepping out and using your rights...
Awhile back a county resident was hassled and arrested for disorderly conduct for carrying a legal weapon in a legal manner and with a valid carry license, by deputies who did not know the very laws they were enforcing...
After the DA dropped the case like a hot rock, and the Federal Lawsuit was filed against the Deputies and the Dept. for violations of civil rights. Its happened a couple of times around our state so I decided to take a stand, I ordered a level two holster and started Open Carrying quite a bit.
I urge all of you to do the same (our state allows both so sometimes I'm open, sometimes I'm concealed.). If your states allows Open Carry.. buckle 'em up and let 'em hang.
There are no better ambassadors for the Second Amendment than citizens actively using their rights.
I know, I know, and you are absolutely correct. Rights - use ‘em or lose ‘em. Problem is, when I’m at the grocery store, I’m usually in a hurry and getting stopped and interrogated or even handcuffed would really piss me off and probably lead me to more problems than I would have had otherwise. Also, an acquaintance spooked me a bit when telling me that if you don’t have your CCW and are carrying and your shirttail just happens to flip over and partially conceal your gun, you’re in deep doodoo if they spot you like that.