I don't get these blogs things vs regular threads...

Go to the open carry forum and check out 10 reasons to open carry and the open carry argument.

I prefer open carry. I like the element of deterrence. I don't want to give the criminal any more reason to chose me. To each their own.

I choose to conceal carry. I'm 6 foot 3 and 260 pnds. no one targets me but I'm ready if and when they do

I prefer to Carry Concealed. I like the elimate of Surprize. Plus living in New York State we are not Permitted to open Carry. Unless we are hunting, or at the shooting range

I prefer open carry. but depending on where Im at I will conceal if needed

Washington state where I live has an "open carry" provision in the law which permits open carry as long as it does not cause alarm in persons in public.
I know that I would definitely be alarmed seeing someone coming into my beloved Starbucks packing openly.
I have a concealed pistol license and much prefer to keep my gun concealed. Besides, I feel that openly carrying only invites trouble in the long run.

Originally Posted by Natron_1

I choose to conceal carry. I'm 6 foot 3 and 260 pnds. no one targets me but I'm ready if and when they do

...6 foot 3 and 260 pounds??? What the hell do you need a gun for? lol

when you open carry you are exposing yourself to a couple potential issues: 1) if someone even FEELS threatened you could be arrested for assault and 2) If you were in a convenience store, etc and someone came in to rob it, you are the first one they shoot because you are a the 'threat' that they will shoot first. my $.02

Outta hand and emeralds, post statutes, cause you are wrong.

Also any legitimate resources to back up your claims open carriers well be shot first? Or just more unsubstantiated fear mongering?

Wow. A lot of varied replies. Again, as with real estate, location, location and location. In Boston, Mass as opposed to Phoenix, Arizona we would have a verity of views. I believe time and place. Carrying an AR into the local convenience store with a 30 round magazine (To those of the left, a large capacity “Clip” for an assault rifle [Don’t you just love it?]) and flak jacket, cammies and boonie hat might scare folks. Having a small Glock Mod. 26 in my fanny pack (Very retro) or under my shirt might very well be the way to go. This is my opinion and not an attack nor is it a “Kow-Tow” to the State or “Giving in”, it is my opinion and we all know what opinions are like, no? Oh, and again, I know it is about concealed carry and not a fully decked-out SEAL/SWAT/wanna-be. So, send in those cards and letters and jump on me.

I prefer concealed ...my goal is to call minimal attention to myself.

depends in what I am carrying I cc my glock I oc my 1911 and I have a shoulder rig that's holds my glock and my Xd

in NY you have no choice but to carry concealed if you are lucky enough to get a concealed carry permit.