Food for thought, if you truly are a "gun packing liberal". Substitute "Gays", "Interracial Marriage" or "any religion not predominant in your area" for "guns" in your above statements about your "rights" and the "rights" of others and see how it sounds.
Open Carry vs Concealed Carry
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Food for thought, if you truly are a "gun packing liberal". Substitute "Gays", "Interracial Marriage" or "any religion not predominant in your area" for "guns" in your above statements about your "rights" and the "rights" of others and see how it sounds.
TapRackBang
Cheaper Than Diamonds
And when that happens and the cops come, the correct action is for them to detain and question that freaked-out someone for trying to violate your rights, rather than detain and harass you for exercising yours.
Ruzo
Ultimate Member
+1 AgreedMarylandfisherman
Self Aware
- Nov 10, 2011
- 910
I can see use for both, and support same, mostly for comfort during "outdoorsy" kinds of activities. The rest of the time, CC would be fine by me.
They should respect your rights in the same manner.
I really could care less that others are "afraid" of guns, as I did nothing to cause that.
Some people are afraid of dogs. Should you not walk your dog on a city street because of that?
Personally, I have a completely irrational fear of ducks and/or geese
. Kill 'em all so's I won't be afraid
...
matt.ruszala
Active Member
MDMOUNTAINEER
Glock, AR, Savage Junkie
Depends on what activities I'm participating in and where I'm going. I've done both.
WeaponsCollector
EXTREME GUN OWNER
Concealed simply because people won't call the police on you or harass you for something they can't see.
wilcam47
Ultimate Member
What people dont know or think they know I'm better off...
all states should be like Idaho or S. Dakota... Around $20 for a concealed weapons permit, get your fingerprint card and wait for it to come back.
I agree with others that I would want the option of either. However, for most situations, I will prefer concealed; don't want to draw attention to myself nor give my hand away. Would always want any potential adversary not to know;
a. IF I'm armed, that is, I MAY be armed, nor
b. WHAT I'm armed with
My opinion is that concealed is always best for most situations and will be for the time it takes for the average citizen to come to grips with an armed society. For those out west, say Arizona or Wyoming, that has probably already occurred, but for those here in NY, PA, Maryland and the eastern suburbias, that will take some time. If we force it on them they will reject it out of fear of change. If they are given a dose of armed citizens over time they will learn to accept it IMHO
a. IF I'm armed, that is, I MAY be armed, nor
b. WHAT I'm armed with
My opinion is that concealed is always best for most situations and will be for the time it takes for the average citizen to come to grips with an armed society. For those out west, say Arizona or Wyoming, that has probably already occurred, but for those here in NY, PA, Maryland and the eastern suburbias, that will take some time. If we force it on them they will reject it out of fear of change. If they are given a dose of armed citizens over time they will learn to accept it IMHO
Mr H
Banana'd
Given the option, I generally CC.
IMO, there is not a lot of sense to giving the BG any possible advantage.
Plus, I'm not real fond of the concept of the likely MWAG call in the current environment.
IMO, there is not a lot of sense to giving the BG any possible advantage.
Plus, I'm not real fond of the concept of the likely MWAG call in the current environment.
Mr H
Banana'd
I carry frequently when we travel. Proably 95% CC, just for simplcity.
My wife is now considering the same, and is QUITE fond of the "Is she, or isn't she?" concept of "Constitutional Carry".
The security is really in the uncertainty of a BG knowing whether you're armed or not.
Mooseman
R.I.P.- Hooligan #4
I will say I would like to open carry about 1% of the time. The other 99% of the time, I prefer the element of surprise. 
Question regarding the "keep 'em guessing" theory of concealed carry only - if that's the best approach why aren't all LEO's undercover? Wouldn't that fall into the theory that all crooks would wonder who was a cop and never rob a 7-11?
I'd like to see the option available for both forms of carry.
I'd like to see the option available for both forms of carry.
Mooseman
R.I.P.- Hooligan #4
Law enforcement is a whole different ball of wax. I will carry for personal protection. CCW laws are not about turning everyone into LEOs. I also would like the option of both carry methods.
I think having the open option would be best for those occasions where things peek out unexpectedly.
Kilroy
Ultimate Member
- Jul 27, 2011
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I prefer concealed carry as a courtesy to criminals. It makes their workday much more interesting and exciting when they don't know who's armed. Who wouldn't want a more interesting job?
Yeah, didn't consider the folks who prefer both. Sorry folks, keep that in mind next time I put up a poll.
hooligan82
Ultimate Member
This is why I didn't vote. I would like a choice, every situation is different.
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