Wow

[Lane]

Originally Posted by herefordman1

IMHO, open carry in public is asking for trouble.

Jim

On our local Utah CCW forum, this gets discussed back and forth on a regular basis. I'm neutral - if folks want to OC that's fine (and in this case it's not apparent that he was OCing); the key is making sure that you are on your toes and aware of your environment when you are carrying.

I've found that when I carry (roughly 60% of the time) - I'm much more attentive to who's around me and who's approaching my strong side. I won't even let my wife walk on my right side when I'm carrying.

When I see stories like this, I also wonder what the back story is; what are they not telling us?

Lane

[AutoMag]

I might be a bit strange on this but when my wife and I go to a restaurant I try to be seated in such a manner so I can oversee if you will my surroundings!!

[oldrifleman]

Yeah you always need to understand what is going on around you. I spent my mid to late teens in an area with an extreamly high pick pocket rate. I quikly learned to always protect your perimeter and understand who and what was near your valuables. I don't carry all that often, but when I do I am very watchful of anyone on that side of me. n

[Snipersnest]

Whether you are carrying or not, you should have your wits about you at all times. Be aware of your surroundings and who is there, in order to not become a victim. Don't be staring at the ground when you're walking, it makes you look weak and timid, ergo an easy target.