re: which OBer open carrying in walmart scaried a customer

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I agree but you are going about it in the wrong manner backing those who open carry in Wal-Mart. Public opinion is split now but it doesn't take much to sway the sheeple of this nation one way or the other. If people continue to do stupid things like carry ARs around in high traffic areas and open carry in Wal-Mart opinion will likely start to sway toward more gun restrictions.

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Public opinion has already been swayed and open carrying in a shopping area is a negative and hurts the cause more than helps it. It's the reality of the situation whether some people like it or not.

You have to deal with reality, not idealism. If there are 100 people in a store and you freak out 2-3 of them, you have a problem. In the end, more legislation will be passed cutting down on your right to open carry in specific areas.

I live in an area where it's very common to see people with firearms on the street. Hell, even liberals have firearms here but I understand going into Costco or Walmart with a visible firearm could cause panic. It's hurting the cause, not helping.

It's common sense. Anyone thinking it helps your cause by doing this isn't the brightest bulb.