Bizarre.
When I was a kid, no one would have understood the question.
“Open Carry” was...everywhere.
What part of “...and bear...” is not clear?
When I was growing up (in Mississippi), most pickups had gun racks. Most gun racks had guns. Most guns were loaded. What use is a gun without bullets (or shells)? Sort of like an aquarium without water and fish. What good is it?