I'm all for open carry, however ... Online petitions are nearly worthless. They are roundly ignored by all because they require zero effort to organize and represent far less commitment from "signatories" than real paper petitions requiring some serious shoe leather to get signed. A letter-writing campaign (as in physical letter that must be delivered by the postal service) is far more effective than an online petition and shows that not only are all the participants willing to put pen to paper, but they're willing to spend a few cents to send the message.
Agreed.
I believe open carry to be from a face value rather worthless. However, when you think about it's actual purpose, it would mean that if we carry concealed, and the firearm were to momentarily be seen by someone the ramifications of that pure accident are less, and more protected. Hence I would support something of that nature.
One of my many long term goals for the site is to become pro-active in politics. To organize the members into preserving rights we were born with, and work to achieve those logical rights we have yet to obtain.
You misunderstand. Online petitions are nearly worthless and utterly ignored by those they seek to influence. It takes no effort to organize or add your name to an online petition thus they carry no weight.
Agreed.
the firearm were to momentarily be seen by someone the ramifications of that pure accident are less, and more protected. Hence I would support something of that nature.
The law states "intentionally fail to conceal the handgun" If you are making a real effort to conceal, would you really be in toruble?
I am all for an open carry policy, but I don't think I would ever do it. I would much rather carried concealed unless I was off in the middle of no-where. There are too many people out there that get freaked out by guns, and I just wouldn't want to deal with that. I would just keep it concealed.
I'm kind of mixed about it.
Open carry really has no true benefit over concealed carry. You are proclaiming to the world you have a gun; making yourself the first target, rather than the wolf in sheep's clothing. It also gives a free ride to people that want to walk into a place with a firearm with bad ideas.
I'm more than content with concealed carry. I'd rather appear harmless, position myself behind cover, and engage someone than look like John Wayne.
I do feel that there needs to be greater awareness in the public of firearms. One based on logical fact rather than fear mongering and Hollywood. That would do alot for us.
I guess when you really think about it, it's better to have the choice, and right, to do so and choose the better solution (concealed). That makes more sense to me than not having the right.
Thieves are opportunistic, the idea of attacking someone and taking their wallet is no different than them attacking you and taking your externally carried firearm. It's like wearing a wallet on the outside, but I guess if you have five guns it makes it kinda pointless for them to attack you for one, haha.