Why is open carry such a big deal? [View All]

[RSillsbee]

This seems to be such a debate even among the pro rights community. You can go to THR, TFL gunrightsmedia.com or any number of firearms related sights and it seems that gun owners (let alone non-gun owners) seem to be split right down the middle on the question of open carry.

As I’ve stated before I OC frequently (usually when it’s hotter than a monkey’s ass) and I don’t seem to draw all that much attention. Now that may be because I’m a middle aged, white guy who doesn’t dress to make a political statement ( IE no camo no Chinese (the irony is sooo delicious) Gasden hat, no NRA memorabilia) I generally wear jeans and a polo or a Tee when I OC and I act like the gun doesn't exist.

Carrying an gun does not , in the words of our dear departed friend, Shares, "embolden me to commit crimes" . If I was a law abiding citizen before you saw the gun why am I a threat now that you see it?