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Originally Posted by FlyingScot
Yes--this is similar to what I was describing before. Not really serious self-defense, more like dressing up and pretending
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No disagreement, and it is certainly not what we are used to seeing in the last hundred years, but in reality how are we harmed. Sorry but feeling uncomfortable or intimidated is not legitimate. Many feel just as uncomfortable seeing big burly men with beards and tatoos getting off their bikes and walking into the Market Basket, while most have gotten used to it.
I know of no cases where just the act of open carry has resulted in injury to anyone. The perceived risk is a fantasy. Its like seeing a 40' Fountain with giant supercharged engines on Winnipesaukee. Its just being there is not a risk to anyone, its when it is used improperly that it becomes a problem, and how often does that really happen??? We probably have far more 25' boats causing problems every day than any giant speed boat.
Same for open carry, I'll be willing to bet NH has far more murders caused by stabbing and being beat to death with bare fists then were the result of anyone who was openly carrying a handgun.
So whats next, steak knife registration, smart knives that can only be used by the registered owner, no hollow ground knives,,,
Its all a mater of perspective, not actual data driven fact.
And again, this from a guy who has never carried openly and probably never will.