I have no problem with open carry by citizens.
It is a visible deterrent to crime, the same as a badge and gun carried by LEO’s.
Unfortunately, Law Enforcement cannot be everywhere to prevent crime and clearly their focus these day is on revenue and after action reports.
Open and armed citizenry would curtail crime as each armed citizen becomes a 1st responder, on scene long before LEO, Fire Dept or Ambulance.
An openly armed citizen could and would prevent violent crime. Either total prevention or mitigation against further violence.
They would also be able to render 1st aid or provide a more secure environment for others to give aid.
Further, they could hold offenders for LEO’s, who could then investigate and build a case for prosecution.
No, I got no problem with open carry and really do believe we would be a safer society.
Also makes the criminals guess as who is who ... LE or not.