Notice that the guys with the openly carried pistols are not worried about someone seeing that they are armed, and shooting them first?
I wonder why?
Yes, that is sarcasm directed at the naysayers of the open carry activists.
Good point. I'm in MS where it has been less than a year since open carry has truly been OK. I usually choose to stay concealed, but have periodically allowed my weapon to be seen to gauge public reaction. So far, just a couple quick double takes, but nobody has panicked or called the cops.
My biggest issue with open carry is that if someone "feels threatened" and calls the cops, you can pretty much bet on being at least inconvenienced, and if they opt to tell tales about "brandishing" etc., you might be more than inconvenienced. Because of this, I have been giving the Public an opportunity to get used to seeing the occasional weapon on someone's hip.