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I would never carry my AR into a public place. Just too in your face for me. Illinois is new to concealed carry and some of us are trying very hard to establish a good reputation. Last weak I was visiting my folks at their assisted living and another couple joined us for lunch. The TV was on and there was something on about crime. The lady commented that she had heard that it was legal to carry a gun now and that scared her. I politely told her about the restrictions and such and that I was licensed to carry and sometimes did, altho I was not just then. I ended up with two converts. I would like to think that if someone brings the subject up with them that they will tell them that that polite young man who comes to see his parents all the time carries, so it must be OK. That is how I think it should be done.