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How is that warm and inclusive feeling ever created if those "shocked and fearful" never see a normal, everyday American carrying a gun? The attitude that guns should always be hidden away only promotes the idea that guns are evil things that should be kept hidden.
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NavyLT, dont get me wrong Im not against open carry whatsoever... However that said I do think that in some areas a period of introduction reduces the amount of time you end up explaining to the police that your within your rights, ect. I also think that some people are more easily won over by the carrot rather than the stick and lets face it the general media for years have cast guns as everything bad.
I would argue that by introducing the idea and then letting them get use to the idea for a short period is more productive than shock and awe in community relations..... Yes its all subjective but it is my opinion.
If you open carry wherever legal absolutely I would back you up but sometimes a little consideration helps.