One of the rationals for Florida style concealed carry is that the bad guys never know who is carrying. A couple stories on the other side of that.
Owners: Pistols nothing to hide
'Open carry' fans want them to be as common as iPods
By Nicholas Riccardi | Tribune Newspapers
June 8, 2008
PROVO, Utah - For years, Kevin Jensen carried a pistol everywhere he
went, tucked in a shoulder holster beneath his clothes.
In hot weather the holster was almost unbearable. Pressed against his
skin, the firearm was heavy and uncomfortable. Hiding the weapon made
Jensen feel like a criminal.
Then one evening he stumbled across a site that urged gun owners to do
something revolutionary: Carry your gun openly for the world to see as
you go about your business.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-open-carryjun08,0,6935682.story
Guns In Restaurants Draw Stares But Little Outcry
By MATTHEW BARAKAT
Associated Press Writer
Published: May 9, 2008
RESTON, Va. (AP) - The patrons at Champps, an upscale restaurant and
bar chain, were eating ribs and drinking beer on a recent Saturday
when customer Bruce Jackson stood up and made an announcement: He was
armed, and so were dozens of other patrons.
The armed customers stood up in unison, showing off holstered pistols
and revolvers. Jackson said a word or two about the rights of gun
owners to carry firearms in Virginia, then thanked everyone for their
attention and sat down.
And the diners returned to their burgers and Budweisers.
Resources:
http://www.vcdl.org/
http://opencarry.org/
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