Gun Topic/Debate

Ricky Bobby · #11 04-07-2017, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by crystalworks

I'm cool with Constitutional carry, and concealed carry as well, but I draw the line at open carry. I will leave any establishment (quickly, and loudly, especially if with family) that I'm at that allows someone to open carry.

I agree in a way but disagree in a way -

The libertarian in me says if its not harming me (if I'm witnessing someone open carry) then who cares if everyone around is open carrying, its nice to have the option depending on where you are that you don't have to dress for potential printing, etc -

The practical person in me says its

A) An easy way in some states for some uptight person to call the cops on a "person with a gun", or just in general to draw unwanted attention (and if we are carrying to protect ourselves why are we not being discreet)

B) If a baddie, ISIS, foam-mouthed rabid person was to stick up a place or go shooting at innocent bystanders don't you think they would take out the person who is openly carrying and thus a threat to them first?

I'm all about open carry on your property, out hunting or on hikes etc where you have some privacy from most of society, at the range where you have other like minded people around, etc - but walking around Austin TX with a pistol on your hip and 3 spare magazines just screams attention from the gun grabbers IMO and is really stretching

Should it be "outlawed"? Absolutely not, I think its just as important as the right to carry a concealed firearm - however, in some circumstances its just done to make a statement.