Open carry vs Concealed

[retired]

I'm writing this before reading the whole thread, therefore, I might be repeating what someone else has written, but...

I'll answer the same way I did on the other site I go to. If I was a bad guy intent on robbing the clerk at the store, I would check the other customers out inside before doing the deed. If I saw someone OC while they were browsing the aisles, I'd shoot them first, then do the robbery. I wouldn't want them coming to the rescue while I'm dealing with the clerk.

If I lived in a rural area, I would probably do so on my own property.

I don't have a problem with anyone who has a different opinion re OC, but I certainly wouldn't do it in an urban/surburban area for the reason above. I wouldn't even do it while hiking (not that I can) since I have a ccw and believe/hope I can get to my gun fast enough if needed.

If I was out hiking in the wilderness and some bad guy (s) came along, I'd rather they not know I have one, because being bad guys, they probably do also. Why give them the heads up.

[Parag]

I think you're assuming the bad-guy is reasonably intelligent. Given that some of these clowns try to hold up gun-stores which are across from the police-station, you may be overestimating their planning abilities.

-- Parag

[hoffmang]

Retirement or divorce?

Such a pessimist . You could call it a non zero chance of a different type of retirement. Plus at this exact second I have a 1 year old and no good overnight sitter's nearby to lower the better half's stress level.

All in good time though.

-Gene

[4 Brigada]

Im in favor of open carry

[retired]

I think you're assuming the bad-guy is reasonably intelligent. Given that some of these clowns try to hold up gun-stores which are across from the police-station, you may be overestimating their planning abilities.

Some are, some aren't. Based on my experience, I've seen both. Also, I said what I would do if I was a bad guy. I consider myself reasonably intelligent.

[N6ATF]

Im in favor of open carry

"Were you staring at my gun or my butt? Your answer will determine whether I say yes or not."

[4 Brigada]

"Were you staring at my gun or my butt?

The answer to that question I will whisper softly into that girls ear.