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<blockquote data-quote="Plinker59" data-source="post: 3332653" data-attributes="member: 45151"><p>I can't speak for everyone but I'll tell you why I open carry. Mainly it's because concealed carry is a pain in the butt and in most cases unnecessary. I realize many people argue it makes one a target. There may be some venues where that is a concern. I personally believe most of the time the best course of action is constant vigilance and situational awareness (something i practice even when unarmed as a husband, father, and grandfather), maintaining the ability to deploy ones defensive weapon unhindered by clothing, and good old fashioned avoidance of areas that are suspect. I believe open carry is a deterrent. If more folks carried openly i believe public areas and events would be safer.</p><p>The other reason i usually prefer not to hide my handgun runs counter to the argument that we will scare people. I want people to become accustomed to seeing it so they have less of a reason to fear it. Unfamiliarity with firearms today is a major factor in creating fear in the general public. In my home state this is not much of a problem. Here is an interesting observation. When i go to Tulsa or OKC i go armed. I've been to many types of business where people witnessed me carry openly. There have been a few glances but in general people don't seem concerned. However, one time while i was carrying concealed my pistol became partially uncovered while reaching for my wallet at Walmart. THAT incident caused quite a stir among some young people. Go figure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Plinker59, post: 3332653, member: 45151"] I can't speak for everyone but I'll tell you why I open carry. Mainly it's because concealed carry is a pain in the butt and in most cases unnecessary. I realize many people argue it makes one a target. There may be some venues where that is a concern. I personally believe most of the time the best course of action is constant vigilance and situational awareness (something i practice even when unarmed as a husband, father, and grandfather), maintaining the ability to deploy ones defensive weapon unhindered by clothing, and good old fashioned avoidance of areas that are suspect. I believe open carry is a deterrent. If more folks carried openly i believe public areas and events would be safer. The other reason i usually prefer not to hide my handgun runs counter to the argument that we will scare people. I want people to become accustomed to seeing it so they have less of a reason to fear it. Unfamiliarity with firearms today is a major factor in creating fear in the general public. In my home state this is not much of a problem. Here is an interesting observation. When i go to Tulsa or OKC i go armed. I've been to many types of business where people witnessed me carry openly. There have been a few glances but in general people don't seem concerned. However, one time while i was carrying concealed my pistol became partially uncovered while reaching for my wallet at Walmart. THAT incident caused quite a stir among some young people. Go figure. [/QUOTE]
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