The Open Carry Argument

[Warlock254]

Why chose one when you can do both? 25 ACP in the pocket, 6" 357 on the hip.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Sorry wrong thread please delete my last 2 post

If they do that you're back to just one post. Let 'em ride.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

Rookie's going to be out of a job if all the n00bs start REPORTING themselves!

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Rookie's going to be out of a job if all the n00bs start REPORTING themselves!

 

[wayner430]

I very much agree with the argument that open carry is a deterrent to criminals. The majority of criminals are VERY opportunistic and a potential robber seeing an armed individual is just like a potential thief finding a locked car. They find the risk and effort suddenly outweighs the reward. My only true concern with open carry is with individuals who may appear cocky while openly carrying. Cockiness can represent overconfidence and wrecklessness, which are scary attributes for a gun owner to possess. Openly carrying with such an appearance may cause anxiety and tension in the environment you are entering. Extra anxiety and tension are the last things I want to add to a potential attack/robbery. I guess the points I'm trying to make are that i agree with open carry because of its all around effectiveness, both psychologically and physically. I just feel that if you DO openly carry you need to also be very aware of the manner in which you publicly present yourself.

 

[jmiller676]

I very much agree with the argument that open carry is a deterrent to criminals. The majority of criminals are VERY opportunistic and a potential robber seeing an armed individual is just like a potential thief finding a locked car. They find the risk and effort suddenly outweighs the reward. My only true concern with open carry is with individuals who may appear cocky while openly carrying. Cockiness can represent overconfidence and wrecklessness, which are scary attributes for a gun owner to possess. Openly carrying with such an appearance may cause anxiety and tension in the environment you are entering. Extra anxiety and tension are the last things I want to add to a potential attack/robbery. I guess the points I'm trying to make are that i agree with open carry because of its all around effectiveness, both psychologically and physically. I just feel that if you DO openly carry you need to also be very aware of the manner in which you publicly present yourself.

Good post

And welcome to INGO

 

[thebishopp]

I very much agree with the argument that open carry is a deterrent to criminals. The majority of criminals are VERY opportunistic and a potential robber seeing an armed individual is just like a potential thief finding a locked car. They find the risk and effort suddenly outweighs the reward. My only true concern with open carry is with individuals who may appear cocky while openly carrying. Cockiness can represent overconfidence and wrecklessness, which are scary attributes for a gun owner to possess. Openly carrying with such an appearance may cause anxiety and tension in the environment you are entering. Extra anxiety and tension are the last things I want to add to a potential attack/robbery. I guess the points I'm trying to make are that i agree with open carry because of its all around effectiveness, both psychologically and physically. I just feel that if you DO openly carry you need to also be very aware of the manner in which you publicly present yourself.

Good post and welcome to

 

[melensdad]

As of RIGHT NOW there are 43 states that allow some sort of Open Carry.

On NOV 1, 2012 the state of Oklahoma will join the majority and allow OC. LINK => Oklahoma's open carry law takes effect Nov. 1

 

[xxkornxx56]

Great article. I haven't read too many articles covering open carry and this was interesting.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

As of RIGHT NOW there are 43 states that allow some sort of Open Carry.

On NOV 1, 2012 the state of Oklahoma will join the majority and allow OC. LINK => Oklahoma's open carry law takes effect Nov. 1

From the article: "It's tactically inferior".

 

[brian.derby]

Interesting. My wife was also very fearful of guns due to upbringing. But somehow I convinced her to attend a 2-day basic handgun defense class with me, and that calmed her fears.

It was a very high quality class (in my opinion) and very well done. She has her LTCH also, but keeps it in the drawer. And like your situation, she doesn't seem to mind when I CC. I don't OC yet, but considering it.

My wife has done some shooting, thanks to same great friends and their wives. She has a little less fear than she has had, but is till somewhat uncomfortable. We had an incident happen shortly after I started carrying which convinced her a well trained, level headed, smart person carrying a weapon can indeed stave off what may have turned out to be a very violent attack, but with a weapon at my side, said attacker decided that his day would be much better spent running back to his car a burning rubber farther down the road, and a thankful wife who was kept safe actually got a laugh out of the guy, "running like a girl," as Mr ruger came out to show a few teeth.

 

[brian.derby]

Interesting. My wife was also very fearful of guns due to upbringing. But somehow I convinced her to attend a 2-day basic handgun defense class with me, and that calmed her fears.

It was a very high quality class (in my opinion) and very well done. She has her LTCH also, but keeps it in the drawer. And like your situation, she doesn't seem to mind when I CC. I don't OC yet, but considering it.

My wife has done some shooting, thanks to same great friends and their wives. She has a little less fear than she has had, but is till somewhat uncomfortable. We had an incident happen shortly after I started carrying which convinced her a well trained, level headed, smart person carrying a weapon can indeed stave off what may have turned out to be a very violent attack, but with a weapon at my side, said attacker decided that his day would be much better spent running back to his car a burning rubber farther down the road, and a thankful wife who was kept safe actually got a laugh out of the guy, "running like a girl," as Mr ruger came out to show a few teeth.

 

[jeremy]

This thread is beginning to become quite borish....

 

[actaeon277]

My IWB spare mag holster is literally a pain. Or rather, the S&W M&P 40c spare mag is a pain. The butt of the mag digs into my side.
If I OC it, it's not jammed into my side.
The M&P pistol doesn't really bother me so much IWB.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

This thread is beginning to become quite borish....

It was pretty lively when Dr Ignorant came by for a visit. Anyone know what happened to him?

 

[jeremy]

It was pretty lively when Dr Ignorant came by for a visit. Anyone know what happened to him?

I'd say, you chased him off. According to his profile page, he hasn't logged one in 2 weeks..

 

[Hoosierdood]

I'd say, you chased him off. According to his profile page, he hasn't logged one in 2 weeks..

Frosty has that effect on people. He's a troublemaker.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Frosty has that effect on people. He's a troublemaker.

A radical troublemaker.

 

[dmg45]

I wear mine inside the pants concealed on my right side, with a soft leather holster, never had a problem as I wear my shirts loose.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

I wear mine inside the pants concealed on my right side, with a soft leather holster, never had a problem as I wear my shirts loose.

Good for you.





And we care why again?