I open carried around town this week for the first time. Springfield Champion in a matte black 1791 paddle holster. In the past I've open carried to/from the range and maybe the errant gas station in between - but never actively had my side arm, in town, on my hip, for all the world to see.
Frankly, I didn't care for it. I tried to act as normal but found myself almost paranoid and certainly self-conscious. I went to three or four businesses and found myself searching the front of the building looking for the magic no open carry sign. I never seem to see those no concealed signs. I'm sure they're there, but I've never seen one.
So unless I'm at a gun event, I'm thinking concealed carry is for me. Do any of y'all open carry comfortably?
Err, your media-induced 2A guilt is showing. I grew-up in an always O C LEGAL state and found it a natural thing.
Please don’t get folks started on the ADVISABILITY of OC, which is an entirely different matter.
Also, despite many commenters; the two, CC & O C, are NOT mutually exclusive.
If you see me open-carrying, be assured that there are one or more which remain concealed.
leVieux.