When you look at it from this point, you really have to break down the criminal psyche tho. Why does someone rob someone else? Generally for a very liquid value or something that's going to bring a high yield easily. Is attacking someone for their pistol really worth it? You could get a gun from the deal, but you could also get shot.
I see what you're saying, but I really don't believe that anyone is going to mug someone for their fire arm. The risks are way too high. Criminals typically prey on the meek, not the prepared. Not to mention, with all the retention systems out there these days, it'd take a criminal that's pretty well versed in holsters to be effective. Thats just not something I see happening very readily.
I'm kind of mixed about it.
Open carry really has no true benefit over concealed carry. You are proclaiming to the world you have a gun; making yourself the first target, rather than the wolf in sheep's clothing. It also gives a free ride to people that want to walk into a place with a firearm with bad ideas.
I'm more than content with concealed carry. I'd rather appear harmless, position myself behind cover, and engage someone than look like John Wayne.
I do feel that there needs to be greater awareness in the public of firearms. One based on logical fact rather than fear mongering and Hollywood. That would do alot for us.
The right to OC would be good. I doubt that I would OC often, as OC says to me, "shoot me first".
it wouldn't be hard to find one solitary documented case of someone being targeted as a result of open carry.
And so does North or South Carolina I believe, and West Virginia I think has some restricted OC. And Vermont maybe?
I'd be curious how many cases thee have been also....
...after all, its a free country!
And what fool told you that???
Agreed.
However, when you think about it's actual purpose, it would mean that if we carry concealed, and the firearm were to momentarily be seen by someone the ramifications of that pure accident are less, and more protected. Hence I would support something of that nature.
One of my many long term goals for the site is to become pro-active in politics. To organize the members into preserving rights we were born with, and work to achieve those logical rights we have yet to obtain.
IMO aren't concealed carriers "supposed" to be more "aware" of their surroundings? I know I am. Plus, if we do get to carry "open" it would just make me MORE aware of my surroundings. I get more alert when someone gets within 30 feet of me, no matter who they are, except a pretty female of course .