I prefer a more low-key approach. Under the radar.
Me too. Carry concealed.
Yeah, that's a real effective protest. A secret, invisible one. /sarc
Why am I not surprised that these two opponents of open carry demonstrations hail from the east coast?
Exactly. There are so many reasons why to conceal — element of surprise is one, harassment by the police (even though it may be legal, you have prove it) plus probable cause because weapon is visible.
The problem with “low key” is that the definition of what is low key keeps moving leftward. In my father’s day, for example, high schoolers in hunting areas brought their hunting rifles to school for some after-school hunting. The participants in those demonstrations are acting peacefully, often taking literature with them to support their position. Nervousness and running away from the critics is not going to win it for us.
Protests and marches are DESIGNED to be in view. They are provocative for the very reason that they are designed to provoke the sheeple into questioning their current understanding and assumptions. It is only then can new information and education break through the person’s defenses.
I understand that such provocative actions are not everyone’s cup of tea. But in my opinion, they do serve a valuable purpose.
It’s hard to be a successful activist by concealing your actions.
I am a proponent of open carry but would never do it myself. Mr. GG2 and I believe CC is a more pragmatic choice.