The core of what exactly, and how is carrying a firearm "anti-social, deviant behavior?"Isn't this the core of it all?
The reason why there cannot be consensus
on this?
Think about it. (Before preaching .....)
E) We do not EDC because we do not trust people in general as if we're paranoid that any and everyone we come in contact with is out to get us like the image you posted is suggesting. We carry to be prepared for situation where people have made it clear to us that they can not be trusted.A) is where you live/work a open carry or open display of rifles/shotguns/firearms? If so, then your personal opinion doesn't matter. If you don't like it, leave the business or property. You don't need wag your finger or rail against people who might disagree with your political views.
I don't like it when motorcycle riders rev the motors or make a lot of noise. Do I run out into the street or parking lot & lose my ___ over it? No.
B) Some of these 2A supporters or gun owners just want press or attention, if you ignore them, they will stop or leave. Just be civil, stay calm & avoid talking or standing near them.
C) If you really get steamed by it & don't like OC, then ask your local elected officials to stop it or pass laws/city ordinances. My state passed a gun law about 5 years ago saying no local government or municipality can make new firearm/weapon laws so look into your local laws first.
D) A private business can set SOPs or policy so you can ask mgmt or the corporate office to not allow open carry or guns.
The reason why there cannot be consensus on this?
The core of what exactly, and how is carrying a firearm "anti-social, deviant behavior?"
I do not understand what you are getting at...
You wouldn't see that. I say this as a currently serving police officer. We don't go into restaurants to eat, or in Starbuck's to order coffee, or in citizens' homes to answer calls, with shotguns and rifles, slung or not. Unless there is a serious threat, the shotguns and patrol rifles stay secured in the car. So flip your question around, if we don't do it, why would it look normal for a citizen?What if, in the photo above, the two men are uniformed police officers? Does that change the general opinion at all? If so, there should be room for quite a bit of discussion there. That is, why would it be more reasonable for police to be more armed than the law abiding citizen. Especially when the police are not engaged in an active crime situation warranting. The weapons slung, not deployed.
A handgun is, by its nature, a defensive weapon.
A rifle is an offensive one.
I think that's an important distinction to keep in mind.