Would you open carry if you could?

[MP_OHIO]

Nothing good can come of open carry over Conceal carry. When you carry, you have a higher degree of responsibility. I have seen too many cockey pricks strutting around like they are untouchable. They are confrontational and arrogant. It is like they are looking for a fight. Those are the idiots that need their right to carry taken away



I am able to open carry in my state, but opt to CC. If my only option was to OC, then I would but only under certain circumstances. The reason I CC are as follows:
1.) societies misconceptions(they see a gun, they freek).
2.) Draws unneccesary attention
3.) Can provoke unwanted provocation.
4.) Too easy for others to "claim" I threatened or drew down on them and the burden of proof is on me.

I think # 4 and 2 are the main reason. #4 is the reason I have no stickers in my car windows. I try to draw no unneccesary attention to the fact I own a gun/guns. If you do, I think you are being foolish. Anti gun nuts know the laws and being a liberal they wouldn't hesitate to fabricate a situation to strip me of my gun rights.

[jhs27275]

I can, and don't.

[MedicalShooter]

Funny debate...FBI statistics state that people who are known to carry a gun are less likely a victim of violent crime. Their stats - not mine. When I open carry, I do NOT allow people near my side...period. This eliminates the opportunity to lose my weapon by an idiot. I do not live in the city or even a heavy populated area thus have no issue keeping people from my "bubble". And lastly, tryin to get a ccw here is a joke. That is why their was legislation in this yr that was shot down regarding ccw permits and doin away with the permit. A joke.


Wag...we didnt have CQB training. I was a Bradley Linebacker driver.

[wagnasty]

http://www.businessinsider.com/polic...s-video-2011-6

[Clyde]

I saw that clip on CNN this morning. The guy stashed the memory disk in his mouth -- sly -- the cops thought they destroyed the camera but the disk/smart chip survived. CNN accused the cops of destroying evidence. I think it was more like attempted destruction of evidence.

This one will end in a lawsuit for certain. And I think the police will lose....

Excessive use of force will be an issue as well.

A wise friend of mine has a great saying: "Sometimes the safest place for you to be at night is at home in your own bed."