10-10-2015, 03:53 PM
NC has always been an open carry state, but, in a big urban area like Charlotte, where I live, I can recall seeing someone open carry only once in my 35 years here. I agree with Montana, I would not feel comfortable in an urban area and no need to stand out or make others feel uncomfortable, even though it's legal. Having respect for others is a hallmark of legal gun owners, especially CCW owners, I believe. That said, being in an open carry state carrying concealed, does make ME feel a lot less worried about printing or having someone standing behind me staring down into my back pocket. Even in liberal, Democratically controlled Charlotte, 10 new indoor ranges have opened up in the last few years, so I figure there are a lot more of my fellow citizens carrying concealed around me who would not be so judgmental, but still why give the anti-gunners and the liberal media any fuel for their anti-gun fires? Also, I think there might be something to the element of "reverse surprise" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsVCHE7ayPE
My "6.5" = 24" AA Overwatch upper 1/9 twist, NC based US Tactical lower, standard A4 6 position stock, AR Gold Trigger, JPS SCS buffer, Vortex 6-24 x 50 FFP PST with EBR-2C MOA reticle