I respect your opinion, however based on the reasons you stated, I get the impression that because you personally dont agree with open carry it shouldnt be an option for anyone. Yes, if the BG see's my weapon I've played my ace - but it should be my decision to make. I also don't believe that BG's are going to start "profiling" their victims based on the absence of a holstered weapon being visible. They simply arent that smart imo.dac1842 wrote:I must side with Chas on this. One for the same reasons he stated as far is raising the number of buisnesses that will prohbit firearms. No one really raises much cane because we carry concealed, out of sight , out of mind. IF open carry were to pass a lot more folks would raise cane and subsequently more businesses would bow to the pressure.
Secondly, in my opinion a guy walking down the street intending to do harm might just try to rob someone if they do not see a weapon and take the chances on the victim being a CHL Holder. IF he sees a weapon there is the chance he may take the shoot now and take away the threat approach to the robbery. Granted he might decide not to attack, but I really feel if you open carry then you have in effect played your ace already and you lose the element of surprise.
I know many will not agree, but that is what is so neat about our country, you can disagree and I wont shoot you for it!
This is kinda like the govt telling me I have to wear my seatbelt in my car, but I can hop on a motorcycle and ride it without a helmet....
Jason
