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In reply to the discussion: Why do so many on DU seem to be against concealed carry? [View all]Gormy Cuss
(30,884 posts)I expect that most people I encounter aren't vested in trying to hurt me.
I don't object to open carry as much as concealed carry because with the former at least I know which person near me may overreact to a minor situation and start shooting. With concealed carry I don't have as good a chance of getting out of the way.
There's also the anecdotal evidence of those I know who have guns on them all the time. There are two groups: 1)LE/former LE who never want to draw their weapons and 2)survivalists,racists,Tea Baggers who have never experienced any personal violence but who think that they must be ever ready to shoot the boogie man.
I wish that I knew a third group: rational civilians who like the LE's never, ever want to draw their weapons but I've yet to meet one of those in the flesh.