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I instantly distrust anyone I see open carrying in public. Hunting or on the farm? Sure, makes sense. In the grocery store...ehhh.
The weekend after it became legal here I saw a guy in cut off jean shorts+beater tank with a 22LR Beretta Neo in a drop leg holster at a local diner. I can only assume he's an elite operator.
The only people who carry in public are cowards. It is that simple.
They are people who are too scared to venture out in public without a gun, and those are the people most likely to use them when unnecessary.
There are surprisingly many people who cc in public, legally or not. Pressed to choose, I would prefer to deal with cc, because open carry is easier for a rando to take it, plus oc in my particular area are larpers and nervous Nelly/ showoff types which are, in my experience more dangerous than the average gang member at the corner store buying a beer and lotto. That said, I’m rural so I’m not sure how that changes in met areas.
I'm fine with concealed carry, especially because it makes it easier to point out that they knew the proper way to handle the situation.
I do think we need a more conservative teaching style about using Force though.
Conservative as in holding back when using firearms.
I’m in full agreement with you, especially in conservatism. I blame Dan Abrams and Hollywood, glorification of excessive force. And I think Larry Flynt called this one.