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				Originally posted by smooth  
Following that, wouldn't a mugger be even less likely to mug you if you demonstrated that you definately had a weapon? 
			
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 Absolutely true, but open carry is frowned upon in most urban settings and will usually get you arrested for something like "disturbing the peace" or even "brandishing".
The only place I know where you can successfully open carry in cities is Arizona.
Hence the only real option is concealed carry and that only where the law permits.