You hit on exactly why more people need to carry open, when it's legal to do so, when you say that others act differently when they see a weapon.
Like I mentioned in the original post, people 'act different' because for many now days their only exposure to guns has been the negative exposure given through the media. Until they are exposed to responsible folks, that aren't looking to do them harm, they have no other frame of reference.
Like you said, CC is a good thing, and I do it too when it's appropriate, and/or more convenient for me to do. The only problem is that when others can't see the gun, again, they don't have the chance to build that reference library of responsible folks carrying.
Seriously, how many of those folks that are 'afraid' of guns are around them every day, but are completely clueless of the fact because everyone chooses to CC? Remember, it's those same folks that are using their 'evil' frame of reference to influence the politicians to insure that even your legally CC gun is still 'evil' and don't want you to carry, or own it either.
I think you'd be surprised at just how much of a non-issue open carry is for others, if it's legal to do, and you began doing it. Granted if you dress like, and walk around acting like a gangsta' then yes, I can see it drawing attention, but don't go around acting like a bad a--, and just be normal self, and it's fine. I have to say I was really surprised at the lack of attention mine brought when I first started carrying, but as stated earlier, the attention is has brought gives me a chance to educate those that don't know, but do vote.
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