Originally Posted by Greg700

I fully support legal open carry. However, I also believe concealed carry is more practical in many situations.

I am sure open carry is a deterrant (who wants to mug someone who definately has a gun?), however, if someone does proceed with an attack, you are probably going to get shot straight away as they know you have a gun.

Also, personal protection is about making sure you remain safe, and one of the best ways to do that is to blend in and keep a low profile. If you have a big ass pistol strapped to your hip for everyone to see you have definately just raised your profile.