I don't like being called a self important jackass. Mods should take note of such.


A lot of people say open carry "makes you a target" and carrying concealed is "safer." This is simply untrue, as the only people who NEED a CONCEALED gun are criminals intent on wrongdoing. Over a century ago any male with a brain in his head usually carried a handgun of some sort, and this was common knowledge. If everyone (or the majority) of society is armed there is LESS threat of crime. After all, if you're a criminal it's much easier to ply your trade when you KNOW everyone around you is armed with only their best judgement and no firearms. If, however, eight out of ten law abiding citizens are openly carrying guns said criminal may decide not to rob, rape, steal etc from said armed society.

Today there are far too many people (sheeple) who really believe their government has their best interests at heart. These people don't know the dangers one faces in the real world when they must provide for themselves and their families. They don't know how to chop down a tree, hunt, or grow their own food, but are excellent at their facetwitterbooks and know all about iTunes.

It is very interesting that the US government forces law abiding citizens with no ill intent on their minds to carry their firearms hidden like a criminal.

I understand there are people who will disagree with me, but my intent is not to start a pissing match. I have simply presented my views for open minded consideration. Much of my morality is "old fashioned" but those views are supported on the unshakeable bedrock of historical fact.