I went back and read the article...didn't watch the video but the direct quote from the article is as follows.
"Cleo Land is an employee at Heartland Outdoors in Edmond and has over 30 plus years of experience as an Edmond police officer. He said he worries those like Wesselhoft have the wrong message.
"I prefer the element of surprise when it comes to carrying firearms," Land said.
Land said he believes openly carrying a weapon won't deter criminals but instead make those who choose to openly carry a target.
Two big points before I get all up in arms about Heartland. (my mistake for making an assumption before first cup of coffee is gone).
1). Mr. Land is an employee, so that doesn't mean "Heartland Outdoors" as an entity is against open carry.
2). Mr. Land, in the context of the article, does not state that he is against the open carry legislation. He states a personal opinion about the actual practice of open carry.
He's actually close to my feelings. I don't think the practice of open carry is a wise choice for me....but I don't oppose the legislation.
Just some thoughts before we get out the pitchforks and torches.
Great post, so someone with 30 plus years as a LEO (more than probably anyone posting here) makes a valid point (not saying i do or don't agree with him) in a calm logical manner, who happens to work at heartland (which i have had nothing but positive experience with) and people are ready to boycott the store, seriously... and i thought my wife was the hypersensitive one, but ya'll have her beat....