[Georgia Girl 2]

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.

[Let's Roll]

And, when the bad guy comes through the door, the open carry people are the first ones he shoots.

[Secret Agent Man]

Open carry is necessary and good in certain cases, like you said. Not so good in others.

In the not so good cases you have just painted yourself as the first target, or as a walmart.