Originally Posted by Botnst

I guess my objection to open carry is kind of silly. It goes to male display of aggression to mark territory or attract mates. Think of mountain sheep bashing their heads together or male lions fighting to the death for breeding rights with a pride.

Males that do not display aggressive actions are generally left alone. Males with big weapons, say a white-tailed deer with a big set of antlers, is going to attract the attention of other males and fight.

I think open carry is much the same. I concede I have no data or proof or even much firm logic. But I think the general tendency among males of all mammalian species is aggression toward conspecific males who display aggressive behavior or display of imposing weapons.

I offer this as food for thought. Curious what you folks think.