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dakota.potts · October 22, 2013, 02:21 PM

Glenn, just a question for you.

If you were facing the choice between legally open carrying or not having an option to carry at all, would you choose to open carry or not carry at all?

That's the choice given to me by my state -- unfortunately I can't even open carry a "real" pistol, only an antique firearm like an 1858 Remington cap and ball. At least for another 3 years.

Perhaps this is why I feel the way I do about open carry. It tends to be "constitutional" and unlicensed, as I feel it has to be if concealed carry is not.

I also live in a small suburban town area. I definitely wouldn't do it at the inner city. I might do it at my local mall, but not in a packed environment or downtown in a near big city like Jacksonville.

October 22, 2013, 02:21 PM	#29
dakota.potts Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 3,084	Glenn, just a question for you. If you were facing the choice between legally open carrying or not having an option to carry at all, would you choose to open carry or not carry at all? That's the choice given to me by my state -- unfortunately I can't even open carry a "real" pistol, only an antique firearm like an 1858 Remington cap and ball. At least for another 3 years. Perhaps this is why I feel the way I do about open carry. It tends to be "constitutional" and unlicensed, as I feel it has to be if concealed carry is not. I also live in a small suburban town area. I definitely wouldn't do it at the inner city. I might do it at my local mall, but not in a packed environment or downtown in a near big city like Jacksonville. __________________ Certified Gunsmith (On Hiatus) Certified Armorer - H&K and Glock Among Others You can find my writings at my website, pottsprecision.com.