Treo
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Open carry is a topic that comes up periodically here, usually the legal issues are discussed I would like to start a discussion on the practicality of OC.
My point is that open carry, while legal isn't practical and that it draws far more negative attention than its deterrent value is worth. My personal experience is that I've never had a positive response from others when I open carry anywhere but in the backcountry.
Open carry, except for Denver, is perfectly legal in Colorado. I've done it and I still do when I'm out in the backcountry. My personal experience is that I've NEVER seen anyone react well to it when I did it in town.
Again this is my personal experience, but everybody I KNOW (and that's a very limited group) that practices OC has a chip on his or her shoulder and every single one of them is just daring the world to do something about it.
What kind of image of gun ownership does that project to the antis?
Bottom line, right or not OC isn't practical it's like asking for a hassle every time you walk out the door. The last thing I want is to start a pissing contest W/ the Police I don't care how much I win in the settlement (which, I think, is highly unlikely given that I'm the one that went out looking for trouble in the first place) it's not worth my peace. I'd much rather stay off the radar and pass unnoticed.
That’s my take what do you think
My point is that open carry, while legal isn't practical and that it draws far more negative attention than its deterrent value is worth. My personal experience is that I've never had a positive response from others when I open carry anywhere but in the backcountry.
Open carry, except for Denver, is perfectly legal in Colorado. I've done it and I still do when I'm out in the backcountry. My personal experience is that I've NEVER seen anyone react well to it when I did it in town.
Again this is my personal experience, but everybody I KNOW (and that's a very limited group) that practices OC has a chip on his or her shoulder and every single one of them is just daring the world to do something about it.
What kind of image of gun ownership does that project to the antis?
Bottom line, right or not OC isn't practical it's like asking for a hassle every time you walk out the door. The last thing I want is to start a pissing contest W/ the Police I don't care how much I win in the settlement (which, I think, is highly unlikely given that I'm the one that went out looking for trouble in the first place) it's not worth my peace. I'd much rather stay off the radar and pass unnoticed.
That’s my take what do you think