Guy needs to use a retention holster and be more aware of his surroundings. And maybe carry a New York reload.
-Both men fled on foot southbound toward the trailer parks-
Hate to judge and stereotype but dang.
Agreed. Open carry is fine but you have to acknowledge it attracts attention. Many times unwanted attention. You have to be a lot quicker on the draw with open carry.
Mmmm, two guys, one behind, grabs it out of the holster; which begs the question as to why it wasn’t held in with a strap - don’t want it falling out when sitting and all ...
I read “Virginia” as something else.
open carry is good for ones ego.
But, you might as well put a Rolex on your hat.
The punks were lucky he didn’t have a backup piece.
I know that part of NN.. it’s near the corner of Jefferson and Mercury... it has a reputation for being “homey.”
Open carry should be legal for all law-abiding Americans, but it is not always prudent. Anyone with open carry should also have something concealed, since they have a responsibility to ensure that a criminal doesn’t get away with their gun like these thugs did.
Situational awareness deficit.
Good, that will teach him. Best he not carry another if he doesn’t intend to protect himself when he has one. He’s lucky they didn’t use it on him.
If you carry a gun for protection, you should not want others to know you have it. (paraphrasing Michael Berry)