Ok..Im curious..just what is the purpose of open carry if someone is thrown into a confrontational situation not of their choosing?
The purpose of open carry is just like concealed carry, to be able to carry a firearm for self-defense. Some people are more comfortable carrying concealed, some will prefer open. How one chooses to react to any situation will depend upon that person.
When the firearm leaves the holster, the only thing that matters is did you have a reasonable belief that your life or that of a family member was in danger of loss of life or great bodily harm. The method of carry is irrelevant.