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<blockquote data-quote="RedTape" data-source="post: 1967027" data-attributes="member: 66"><p>There is no argument. I'm glad open carry passed because I think is constitutionally covered by the Second Amendment. However, as far as I know we can discuss tactics and different points of view on this forum. Some people want to post why they feel open carry is a good idea, and there is no reason why the other point of view can't be posted as well. I think if people, especially those new to carry, can see the pros and cons of both methods they can make an informed decision on how they want to carry.</p><p></p><p>You're an officer. I'll go out on a limb and say you use a retention holster? That you had gun retention training in your academy? Your training and experience is far more than what the average person has. I still find the vast majority of officers I've talked to will choose not to open carry...and this recent discussion on Coptalk seems to back that up on a wider scale.</p><p><a href="http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1447965" target="_blank">http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1447965</a></p><p></p><p>There are people out there who care about how others carry, just like they care about how they train. Why? Because they don't want to see the good guys get hurt! Those people might advocate quality firearms training and they might want to make sure people are aware of possible dangers associated with open carry, especially if they have no weapons retention training. </p><p></p><p>Instead of getting your feathers ruffled and calling people jerks, why not share some of your training and experiences so we can all learn? Or if you really don't care, no one's forcing you to be a part of this discussion.</p><p></p><p>okiebryan- I did end up reading it a second time <img src="/images/smilies/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" /> The author makes some good points and things might play out the way he imagines, or they might not. I think it's a cost vs. rewards, and open carry cost more than it gives. It might deter a criminal, or it might make you a target. It certainly requires you to give up the element of surprise.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RedTape, post: 1967027, member: 66"] There is no argument. I'm glad open carry passed because I think is constitutionally covered by the Second Amendment. However, as far as I know we can discuss tactics and different points of view on this forum. Some people want to post why they feel open carry is a good idea, and there is no reason why the other point of view can't be posted as well. I think if people, especially those new to carry, can see the pros and cons of both methods they can make an informed decision on how they want to carry. You're an officer. I'll go out on a limb and say you use a retention holster? That you had gun retention training in your academy? Your training and experience is far more than what the average person has. I still find the vast majority of officers I've talked to will choose not to open carry...and this recent discussion on Coptalk seems to back that up on a wider scale. [url]http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1447965[/url] There are people out there who care about how others carry, just like they care about how they train. Why? Because they don't want to see the good guys get hurt! Those people might advocate quality firearms training and they might want to make sure people are aware of possible dangers associated with open carry, especially if they have no weapons retention training. Instead of getting your feathers ruffled and calling people jerks, why not share some of your training and experiences so we can all learn? Or if you really don't care, no one's forcing you to be a part of this discussion. okiebryan- I did end up reading it a second time ;) The author makes some good points and things might play out the way he imagines, or they might not. I think it's a cost vs. rewards, and open carry cost more than it gives. It might deter a criminal, or it might make you a target. It certainly requires you to give up the element of surprise. [/QUOTE]
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