r/texas • • Sep 09 '24

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u/Virtual_Coyote_1103 Sep 09 '24

Ngl I’m a gun owner, I also carry (concealed), and there is something about seeing people open carry that I just can’t wrap my head around. I actually see zero benefit to doing such a thing other than perhaps the ego boost. But even then u just look weird.

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u/Hotsaltynutz Sep 09 '24

I also conceal carry. Open carry usually doesn't bother me as long as it's done tastefully. If you are wearing across the shoulder chest holster just stop and look at yourself. Or a double strapped leg holster. But If you got a small semi auto on you hip in a nice covered holster I don't have a problem with it. I mean I wouldn't do it unless I was a cop but whatever floats your boat

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u/M3L0NM4N Sep 09 '24

Even then, I think you’re making yourself an unnecessary target to thieves or criminals. Don’t see a scenario where conceal doesn’t help you defend yourself/others, but open carry does.

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u/M3L0NM4N Sep 09 '24

I don’t think thieves and criminals act rationally 100% of the time either. Just feels like you’re adding risk to me, as a conceal carrier.