Always nice to have popcorn handy to enjoy these threads. . .

Only time I can see myself open carrying is while hunting or at one of those special BBQ events with friends.

I am in the group of folks that think it's better when packing to be concealed versus open carry. I would give a "-1" to the cop for gun on how he handled the loaded firearm. I would give a +1 to the guy for the good references to case law. One of the points that the guy gave was the reference that open carry in that area was not considered brandishing.