Concealed or Open Carry?

[kramm]

When taking my ccw training the subject of open or concealed came up. The LE told us to keep it concealed, the less people know what you have the better off you are.

[Raoul]

Discretion is the better part of valor.

[jlottmc]

This is exactly what Mr. Surveyor was talking about, awareness spooks the locals State bill would end open-carry gun rights - SignOnSanDiego.com

[RiskPro]

Concealed IMHO....

- I don't like undue attention
- I do like the element of surprise
- Out of respect for others who may be frightened I don't walk around like a cowboy

**However, I am not critisizing anyone who does carry open and I do like the freedom to do so**

[luka]

Sorry, but, open carry is nothing more then( LOOK AT ME I HAVE A GUN) and at this time and day Not a Good Idea, just keep it concealed, unless you want to be the first target the Bad Guy looks at. And I am Sorry to say, you look like a Joke to other Gun People.

[jlottmc]

Ok those two videos are not FTW, they should be on Fail Blog... Those two need to make sure their idtentee (spell it short hand) forms are current and inspected.

[Raoul]

I have no problem with open carry. I occasionally open carry. The bottom line is discretion.
Using OC as a tool to possibly enrich yourself is detrimental to the 2A community. Individuals that go out of their way to be confrontational to defend their 2A rights may be well meaning but some of the methods used are just not too bright.
If in defending the right to bear arms one becomes an object of universal scorn by both sides, and causes the masses to think we are totally irresponsible gun toting idiots, then what is gained.
Doing things like carrying an AK into a state park to promote 2A rights is an example of the wrong way to go about things.
Continuing actions this blatant will only serve our enemies.

[jlottmc]

See Raoul makes a good point. And I have nothing against open carry, I don't see it as prudent right now. I like that thinking.

[luka]

If you go back to the western day (Not the Movies) you will find out that Guns had to checked in at Towns and Not worn, they were worn by Cowboys in the Range and Not in Town. Please Check this Out if in Doubt. Remember you have a right to Pass Gas AKA (Fart) but anyone with common sense know you do NOT do this in a Resturant. So just because you have a Right
common sense should come in. Just Conceal it and save yourself alot of problems and Not give the LIBs something to ***** at.

Just my 2%

[jocko]

I just never thought of it like a "fart" but you got a damn good point. Next time I decide to let a far tin a restaurant, I will look to see if they have any signs up saying no gun, no farting.

As always common sense prevails over everything else..

good point

PS. I have a Indiana ccw permit but I am applying now for my ccw "fart" permit, in case I am challenged at a restaurant or church or mall. I want to be legal and not sneaky Inormally don't worry to much about it when riding my Harley down the highway. It tends to get lost in the wind--so to say... Trust me, as one gets older in years, it is easier to "pass wind" than sometimes use common sense.

[mr surveyor]

one day when my wife insisted I make the trip to the grocery store with her, instead of hanging out at the gun shop, I grudgingly oblidged. While we were in a somewhat crowded aisle sorting through the bread, I cut loose a nice, but quiet SBD fart..... then blurted out, "WHEW...who did that?"

Funny thing.... she never asks me to go the the grocery store anymore


surv

(did we get off topic?)

[Raoul]

Funny thing.... she never asks me to go the the grocery store anymore

(did we get off topic?)

Oddly, no.

[jlottmc]

Wow 13 pages and we're not off topic yet... where's our chief thread hijackers? They must be remiss...