carry opinions open vs concealed

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simon_rook

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I personally prefer to carry a sub compact in a concealed holster under a tee for EDC. If I'm carrying a compact or full size then I throw a button up shirt over it. I'm of the thought that if someone approaches me with hostile intent I dont want them knowing I'm armed until it's too late.

I've notices a lot of people pursuing the open carry route lately. large not so discrete holsters on their side plain as day. From a tactical perspective I see this as a disadvantage.

I personally tend to frown on this. I think it says look at me I have a gun, or worse some people seem like they're just looking for trouble. Now I know some places aren't as easy on concealed carry as AZ. Putting that aside, say you could carry either way what do you choose and why.

I'm not trying to start trouble just looking for some insight :confused:
 
Depends on what I'm doing. Most of the time I carry concealed but if I'm just going out to walk the dog or something I open carry.
 
We've discussed this recently once or twice. Might be a good idea to reread these threads before starting another one:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=589139
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=588081
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=587593
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=586821
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=586624
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=582850
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=581845
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=581205
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=581845
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=573860
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=567788
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=570772
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=201662
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=568765
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=563132
(Just a few of the hits on the first 5 pages of a search...)

In fact, Simon, as there has been a LOT of heated debate on this already, why don't you do some of the suggested reading and then send me a PM if there's some question or point you don't see addressed previously. If you're not sufficiently informed after that homework assignment, I'll be happy to open the thread back up for your questions.
 
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