[jyl]

Seriously, Tobra, do you think that the average Californian, when she or he sees a man (who is obviously not a police officer) walking into the mall, or the diner, or the grocery store with a pistol strapped to his side, says to herself or himself: "now there goes a peaceable, reassuring, normal person"? If you do, then explain why that average Californian promptly calls 911 and asks for police help?

Rick, I'm talking about CA public reaction. I don't know what the typical Arizonian, if that is a word, thinks. I've never lived in AZ. And yes, of course the safest place to be is the restaurant hosting the weekly open-carry dinner. (Followed closely by the restaurant not hosting the weekly open carry dinner.)