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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]drray23
(7,627 posts)All it does is intimidate or scare other people. What if the guy sitting next table to you and who is open carrying is deranged and about to get up and start shooting ? At least, for concealed carry you have to get a permit and you do not freak out other people.
I live in Virginia where open carry is allowed. I occasionally see people doing that but not very often. The only time I carry myself is to walk from my house to my woodworking shop on my property. Its a few hundred yards away and in early spring, black bears can sometimes pop out of the swamp and wander in. Our property backs to the swamp.
I never had to shoot a bear but I do not want to be face to face with one as I exit my shop unprepared. I never felt the need to walk around armed when I go to town or anywhere else.