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I honestly just don't get the need or want to open carry. I do have a permit to CC, competed at one point in IPSC and as well I'm a very long term martial artist.
I think of carrying the same way as being a martial artist. Why at any point would anyone let their opponent know that they are capable of protecting themselves?? Do you not eliminate what advantage you have by "show and tell".
I carry quite often and the only time you'd know is the last moment when I'm throwing lead.
Now this whole 2nd amendment thing.... Although in my opinion you have every right to protect your home from invasion it does not (again opinion) give anyone the right to carry a firearm. In my opinion, if you are capable of getting a CC permit, well trained in not only firing but also basic combat I've got no issue.
Your typical open carry person could easily be overwhelmed,gun taken, and fired upon before they had the slightest chance to respond or would walk around like it's range time no thinking of firing from cover.
The whole traveling with firearms thing should be easier than it is but it's a gun owners responsibility to not go to NJ or DE for that matter. Or, feel free to carry all you want taking the risk if need be
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