Liked and shared!Originally Posted by 10mm-man
It seems there are two schools of thought on this and let's address this issue with cool, calm, and collected rational heads, shall we?
Group A says: "OC is a right, we should be allowed to exercise it regardless of how others 'feel'."
Group B says: "Yes, OC is a right, we should exercise our rights, but sometimes the sheep get scared when they see the sheepdog has teeth, so maybe the sheepdog, in some cases, should keep his teeth hidden until they are needed to protect the sheep."
Still with me here?
I think the masses are fearful, stupid, and don't realize that 9 times out of 10 you won't know a criminal is armed until it's too late. If you see a gun openly displayed, then there is a very good chance it's not a bad guy and they mean you no harm. HOWEVER... the masses, again, are fvcking stupid, and they'll cause a fuss over your OCing, thus adding to the stigma "another nut carrying a gun!" Yes they need to be educated. I support OC, I do it from time to time, but from a tactical standpoint, I'd rather have the element of surprise on my side and not be the "target" for an aggressor- I'd rather him not know I'm carrying until it's sending lead his way or being pressed against his head with the demand that he drop his gun and get on the ground.
YMMV, MTFBWY.
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