victor809 wrote:I don't think we should restrict people's ability to carry weapons, but to say it makes you feel safer seems odd.
Unless you know the person carrying a weapon, you have no idea what they may or may not do with it, nor do you know the skill and capability with which they'd wield said weapon.
Just because someone is carrying a gun doesn't mean they have your best interests in mind.
I carry concealed daily. I'm not proud of it or embarrassed by it - I simply have too much to lose in a sea of people who put no value on human life.
In all my years living in cities I have never seen a gang banger tatted up thug with a nice leather holster and a 1911 cocked and locked. If your experience is different pray tell.
Open carriers aren't here to play hero and save the world. They exercise their rights and, Heaven forbid, should the ish hit the fan, it is nice to op know someone else around me at least has the equipment needed to react with deadly force. Regardless of their "skills and capabilities," I'll take a 1% chance of survival over a 0% chance any day.
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