One such point of contention is open vs. concealed carry of firearms.
Open Carry vs.
Both sides of this issue have valid pros and cons.
This is one reason some feel we should freely exercise open carry where it is deemed legal.
Just because we can do something, however, doesnt always mean we should.
The stark reality is simple: open carry causes people to feel nervous.
Some people scoff at this and find it ridiculous, or they just dont care but they should.
Just as law-abiding citizens have the option to open carry, so do non-law-abiding citizens.
Its a stranger who is armed and you have no way of knowing whether theyre a possible threat.
This in no way should be considered catering to the anti-gun crowd.
We have pro-gun advocates and, of course, anti-gun advocates.
There is, however, an in-between group that seriously needs to be considered.
These people arent necessarily anti-gun, theyre simply unfamiliar and fearful of what they do not understand.
These people also make up a percentage of voters.
Another reason to consider concealed carry over open carry is your own personal safety.
Youre carrying a firearm to protect your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Holding the element of surprise is a key factor to keep in your favor.
The threat will always be the first, as it is their plan or intentions.
If youre open carrying, now they know.
I believe there are cases where this isnt the case.
The threat sees the firearm and now has time to decide how they want to carry out their plan.
One possibility is they take your gun.
This is more possible than people think or even care to admit.
All they need to do is watch, wait and catch you distracted and off guard.
Others choose open carry over concealed because it is simply more comfortable.
I honestly would have to agree, it is.
Putting a holstered firearm on the outside of your attire is much easier than deep concealment within.
This is especially true forwomen who want to carry a firearm concealed.
It truly comes down to how serious a person is about carrying and self-defense.
A wise person once said to me, It should be comforting over comfortable.
We should be able to exercise our second amendment rights fully in every way.
We need to fully understand the reasons why we carry and what carrying encompasses beyond the firearm.
There is so much more to carrying than doing something just because we can.
