Posted on Mar 4, 2016
How many every day carriers are out there? What are your thoughts on open carry vs. concealed carry?
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Texas now has both, but I only conceal carry. Last thing I want is for the criminal to know I am a threat and take me out first.
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They likely won't commit the crime to begin with. Or they will wait till you leave, or even more likely, they won't even notice you.
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Concealed, Concealed , Concealed. When they THINK they have the advantage, but you KNOW you have the advantage you are always one up on them.
"I want people to know I have a gun"....Blah blah blah! Your the first one taken out. If you are trying to intimidate somebody not to mess with you then you are in the wrong place to start with.
"I want people to know I have a gun"....Blah blah blah! Your the first one taken out. If you are trying to intimidate somebody not to mess with you then you are in the wrong place to start with.
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Briefly: If your threat knows you to be armed, carry openly because it can buy you milliseconds. If your threat does not know you to be armed carry concealed because it can buy you surprise. Engage at a time, place and with tactics of your choosing.
PFC (Join to see) You may enjoy this thread:
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/gun-enthusiasts-and-owners-what-are-your-thoughts-on-constitutional-carry-concealed-carry-and-open-carry-which-do-you-prefer-and-why
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https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/gun-enthusiasts-and-owners-what-are-your-thoughts-on-constitutional-carry-concealed-carry-and-open-carry-which-do-you-prefer-and-why
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