When I am Backpacking, Hunting, Fishing or exploring in the Desert and Mountains I sometime OC.
So far nobody has ever said a word.
It's mostly a non-issue.
I live in New Mexico and OC is going through a Sea Change...it's most certainly on the upswing.
I see more and more holstered guns on store owners (and some employees).
The problems start when you want to drop into a restaurant or any place that is "Posted" (Hospitals, Clinics, Post Office).
What do you do with the gun?
My Holster Gun is NOT conveniently 'Concealable'...lots of gun and lots of leather etc.
I do not have a CC but even if I did the problem of concealing a Blackhawk is a problem indeed.
It's like trying to hide a Volkswagon in your Living Room.
OK...yes..I understand that I can carry a smaller gun...I certainly have one available.
But that still doesn't solve the problem of entering "Posted" places.
I prefer to keep the gun in my truck and easily reachable (this includes all of the guns I am likely to leave the house with)...and hope I can get to it in time.
So..At this point in time, even though I am armed and experienced, I am still unarmed when I am in some places that have a historical potential of being just THE places where the trouble happens.
I guess I will break down and get a CC.
1) Complete two-page application
2) Photocopy of New Mexico Driver License or ID
3) $100.00 Application Fee
4) Certified Original Birth Certificate
5) Training Certificate
6) Two Fingerprint Cards, complete and signed
7) Health Information Release Form
8) Authorization for Release of Information
What a load of BS, every 4 years, but it's probably worth it.
Great Wiki Article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_carry
(I am not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies)