has anyone heard of any of this above "pros or cons" being a issue in any of the other 40+ states that it is already passed (no), i myself wont open carry but i think it atleast a step towards more freedom...
You make the point many are missing. Open carry states just don't have the real or imagined issues our legislature and Mr. Henry seem to imagine.
Some of our fellow forum members seem to have some imagined issues also.
Blood in the street... tactical disadvantage... if you cannot manage to cover your gun... you shouldnt carry one...etc etc et al.
Even the Troopers Association is vilified here.. somehow a UNION got this thing overturned. The statement they made ... adressed the potential WORK and OFFICER SAFETY issues that should be adressed by the leadership of a collective bargaining agent. Seems we are buying into some idea that the Troopers Association talked the Government to overturning this bill.
Bottom line...WE NEED TO CLEAN OUT THE STATE HOUSE.