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mr.72 wrote: I don't think that the proposed tactical advantage of having your weapon concealed outweighs the passive deterrent effect of having a weapon openly displayed. But this is impossible to prove, only possible to speculate and argue. It's a moot point anyway since you don't have the choice in TX.

One fact is for sure: in Texas, the BG doesn't know if you are carrying or not. You have a distinct tactical advantage if you are

Ah ok. Yeah, moot point here in TX for sure, unless its a long gun and you don't mind the "brandishing" charge you'll likely get

mr.72 wrote:I think these gentlemen are debating the merits of being able to surprise an attacker by drawing your gun, which was concealed, vs. the merits of deterring the attack in the first place in the event you were openly carrying. This is a common OC vs. CC argument. FWIW, it is an argument that I do not happen to agree with, but it has been discussed thoroughly on this forum already.

Which is?

I know what you mean about CC v OC being debated thoroughly...on every gun forum

A defensive draw is going to be reactionary whether you're CC or OC. If you don't see the attack coming in the first place you failed situational awareness.

The OP is a great example of 'out of sight, out of mind'. I would venture to guess that today's society has criminalized and demonized 'the gun' so much so that they also want to demonize or criminalize the person behind it. I think that's what mr.72 meant by his buddy saying "you don't look the type". What his buddy said wasn't out of the norm in today's outlook.

I carry a .45 Commander all the time. I don't look the type either. A 5'3" 110 female, who my husband says is 'cute' Do fit the profile of 'the type'? No. But I've figured out its a good thing. No one pegs little ol' me for packin' heat.