If you open carry, you'll deter most would be assailants, but give the worst of them the tactical advantage.
If you like to blend in, and not call attention to yourself, then you don't need me to point out which method accomplishes that.
Some must open carry. They have no options. Some are more interested in letting everyone know that they're entitled to excercise their right. They can't wait to be approached by mall security, and then afterwards, write a post on a forum thread somewhere. Some open carry when driving, or in rural areas. That's fine.
This subject has been argued to death. And will be again until the thread is locked. So I'll take the bait
, say what I have to say, and try to comply with the forum rules.