Imagine a guy walking into a party store to commit an armed robbery. He sees 5 customers 3 of whom are packing, plus the store clerk. Chances are this criminal may be dissuaded.
Now if every where criminals went they saw people carrying a firearm, crime statistics would plummet. Road rage idiots may also tone it down a notch if they think the object of their wrath may be packing heat.
I personally continue to prefer concealed carry. But have no qualms about seeing people around me openly carrying. In fact I would feel a little safer.
I can’t imagine anyone wanting to flash themselves, amidst a crowd of strangers. To what end?
Imagine a guy walking into a party store to commit an armed robbery. He sees 5 customers 3 of whom are packing, plus the store clerk. Chances are this criminal may be dissuaded.
Now if every where criminals went they saw people carrying a firearm, crime statistics would plummet. Road rage idiots may also tone it down a notch if they think the object of their wrath may be packing heat.
I personally continue to prefer concealed carry. But have no qualms about seeing people around me openly carrying. In fact I would feel a little safer.