Open carry vs Concealed Carry

[thoml]

Recently I have read about a few people who were open carrying robbed of their guns at gunpoint. What is your answer to why do gunowners advertise that they have weapons on them?

Still confused about open carry as glad as hell I live in Arizona.

thanks
Thom

 

[kaaskop49]

This subject has been covered ad nauseam in numerous lengthy threads, several of which are listed at the bottom of this page.

 

[SMSgt]

Because they want to. No other reason needed. It's their concern only.

 

[Old cop]

I was never a big fan of OC. Some do this in the mistaken belief that bad guys will stay away b/c they are armed. Why would anyone want to give up the element of surprise?

 

[shawn mccarver]

Police open carry, and I do not see too many of them robbed of their guns. That said, it pays to be on "yellow" anytime you are out, whether open carrying or not. A surprised person is an easier target than an aware person. Stay away from trouble spots, places where there are parties, free-flowing alcohol, and the like, and you will greatly reduce your chances of having an incident, whether you open carry or not.

 

[gen3guy]

I predict that you are about to be sorry you asked.

Being glad that I live in Arizona myself, I find that 'element of surprise' argument to be a real hoot!

 

[Brian41]

I might just consider open carry if I lived in Arizona as I'd figure the guy next to me might just well get robbed first of his gun.
Not common here but legal and I don't. I did see a guy open carry at the store the other day and commented to the clerk I know. She said he was a detective from next county over but does have 3-4 customers that open carry.
I do like the fact my gun can get exposed without penalty but do plan on keeping mine concealed.

 

[Watchdog]

Open Carry vs. Concealed Carry?!?

 

[goinfshn]

I conceal carry. Open carried for over 26 years and when you think about it, you are advertising that you are armed. I have slowed down over the years and will use any advantage I have, especially a concealed weapon. I don't go looking for trouble, but will not run from it. Too slow now! Having said that, I will try to avoid trouble if possible.

 

[LostintheOzone]

I'm just glad I can carry. If all I could do was open carry, that's what I would do, but I live in a state where I can do both. Everyone should have the choice to carry however they wish.

 

[snubbyfan]

 

[chief38]

IMHO Open Carry is a real bad idea! It is almost a statement of bravado or machismo and is likely to get you into more trouble than not having a gun at all.

Open carry while on your own acreage or while hunting in afield is fine, but why anyone would want to let potential per'ps. know they are armed is simply beyond me. I want it to be a surprise so I have the advantage. Just my opinion of course.....

 

[ladder13]

Beaten to death by the same people over and over again, like they're going to convince someone on the 16th try.

 

[ladder13]

snub, you may need to supersize that

 

[snubbyfan]

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[chief38]

Just can't let an "open carry thread" go - but you guys are right - people will do what they gotta do........

 

[snubbyfan]

 

[Wyatt p. Tato]

What gun should I open carry in bear country?

 

[snubbyfan]

What gun should I open carry in bear country?

 

[pmosley]

What gun should I open carry in bear country?

One in which you can shoot "+p" ammo.


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