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Paul Hovnanian Silver badge

Re: Proper weapons

"To put it mildly, open carry is douchebaggery at the greatest level."

Maybe. But I understand the point that is trying to be made. The anti-gun crowd's tactics include triggering terror in the general population in the presence of a gun. Carrying in plain sight is simply an attempt to counter this by acclimating the population to their presence.

Concealed carry is pretty common in my town. But most people don't know how to spot it (there are at least two persons other then myself carrying in the coffee shop this morning). So the thought that a weapon is present can still be depended upon to trigger emotional responses and garner political support for more restrictions.

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