Reply #63: Very true.

[gorfle]

And yet When weapons are produced the BG frequently doeschange his mind and seek easier prey

Very true. But at that point, since you have deployed the weapon, you are prepared for any direction the confrontation might go on your attacker's part - retreat or advance.

When you open carry, you give up that control. Your attacker might change his mind and decide to leave, but then he might change his mind and decide to ambush you first, and you may not be prepared or even notice.

In any case, as I said, I'm all for open and concealed carry, and firearm ownership in general.