Posted on 12/26/2014 12:24:24 PM PST by marktwain
Especially if you are the actual intended target - no sign of a weapon is a good sign to most thugs.
I understand that some think OC makes them more vulnerable, but most of the scenarios I can think of say that OC is a bigger deterrent than threat to the armed citizen with a gun on his/her hip.
Situational awareness is a must - especially when in a vulnerable/isolated position. When I'm isolated, i don't let anyone that kicks of my "Spidey-Senses" within 30' and my weapon is uncovered for easy access. In more crowded places, I usually cover it with an un-tucked shirt - i'm not much of a best-dressed model....
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