Even if it passes I don't think you will see "a whole bunch of people with semi autos on their side"
I think for most people its more about not getting in trouble for printing.
Even if it passes I don't think you will see "a whole bunch of people with semi autos on their side"
I think for most people its more about not getting in trouble for printing.
This. Oh and it's for the cowboy action guys.... they gotta show off those rigs afterall...
There are a lot more reasons to open carry other than "not printing". When I am driving my car, I would rather not have my firearm in a position where it is difficult to get to. I like to hike and backpack a lot, and with Oklahoma and Arkansas summers being so hot, I would rather carry outside the waistband than in it. I like to fish in "out-of-the-way" places, and would rather open carry when back in the bushes.
If I am working around the house and need to run to Lowes or Walmart to pick something up real quick, I can just clip a belt holster on and go (not have to go through a complete wardrobe change). If I am concealing and need to leave my firearm in the car, I don't have to worry about who is going to see me pull it out of my pants.
If I am walking around the block, I might want to educate my neighbors about the Second Amendment.
Another reason is, it gets over 100 degrees in the summer here and wearing a jacket or vest in July attracts more attention than my sidearm.
I just carry a smaller gun,in my case a S&W 340 pd,and wear a loose fitting untucked shirt. Steve
That is a viable option but it does not fit my dress style.
Well quit wearing dresses then. LOL...JK I know what you're saying,you have to figure out what will work for you out of the plethora of cc systems available,or,if it passes,wear open. Steve
That is why I have wanted the OC so I can conceal or OC at my discretion without having to conform to a certain dress style. Everyone is different and I happen to be a shirt tucker.
What I have resorted to in the past is a NAA .22 mag in a pocket. It isn't much but its better than nothing.
I never said there wasn't reasons to open carry. I still think for most people its more about not printing. Most of what I have read on OSA people here have already said they wouldn't open carry and go to walmart but in the car or being outdoors they might.
When I have to tuck my shirt in I can still carry my j frame in my pocket.
