I open carry when I'm on the ranch. Regardless of the reason why I'm outdoors, I'm always armed.

Don't really expect to run into a gang of thieves trying to ransack a hay barn or rape any cattle. Mostly for hogs, coyotes, snakes, etc...

Out where we are at your 'show of force' is typically a conversation starter..."nice lookin' gun Bob, what you got there?" But I guess if everyone knows that I'm always armed, then I'm not upset about it.


Back to your original question though; I will say with some experience from years past overseas that bringing a gun to an argument is a good way to turn an argument into a gun fight...If that is what you want or are preparing for, then so be it. I'd just personally stop posting about the subject all over the internet when it comes time for legal action after the fact.

Good luck to you Sir.