I am a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment and the right to own and carry a firearm, but I disagree with all this open carry inside a business. Why would someone do this when they can conceal carry? Is one trying to make a point? If so, I think the damage they do to people that think as I and us as gun owners and sportsmen do is creating more of a negative public perception and increases anti-gun rhetoric.
If this keeps up, in the end the liberals will probably win in some court somewhere and it will end up costing us all. Look at the recent California anti-gun legislation(s). Other states are doing the same sorts of things to limit gun ownership and use.
If you keep rubbing peoples noses in your rights, they might eventually rub back and I don't think any of us will like the outcome. All I personally ask for is that people to use a little common sense and do away with all the macho bravado, bad boy image they are trying to project. It does nothing for our cause and the preservation of our rights.
Remember, "Walk softly and carry a big stick" but don't necessarily show it.
