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carrying isnt always comfortable, but is always comforting

I agree with you concerning Constitutional flex and in some circumstances that concealed carry has a tactical advantage. Conversely open carry will discourage many interactions that might occur requiring brandishing a concealed carry arm or having to use it. In some circumstances simply lifting your shirt to show that you are armed can be considered brandishing. Open carry cannot be misconstrued or be considered brandishing. In most states, “brandishing” is not a legally defined term. In fact, only five states (Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Virginia and West Virginia) currently have laws on the books that directly reference brandishing. When it comes to concealed carry, many states have their own definitions and may refer to brandishing as “Defensive Display,” “Improper Exhibition of a Weapon” or “Unlawful Display.” Actions from resting your hand on the grip of your pistol or knife or sweeping your cover garment aside to expose your concealed carry weapon may be considered brandishing.

It is important to understand that the lack of a formal legal definition of brandishing does not mean that brandishing a firearm, whether accidentally or with the intention of intimidating, will not result in criminal charges. Brandishing a firearm may fall under other state laws, such as aggravated assault, assault with a deadly weapon, improper use of a firearm, menacing, intimidating or disorderly conduct. Criminal legal consequences may vary from misdemeanor citations to felony charges based on the state or jurisdiction that you are in and the specifics of your particular incident. Depending on your state, additional penalties may incur if your brandishing incident occurs in the presence of a law enforcement officer, public official or emergency medical responder.

Brandishing laws are complicated, so if you have any questions regarding where and when you may or may not display a firearm, consult with an attorney who is familiar with firearms laws in your area.

Same, if I'm a criminal that wants to rob you and you're open Carrying ill just shoot you in the back of the head and take your wallet and gun

I would think that if a lot of people open carry it would be more of a detriment to criminal activity because instead of "guessing" the criminal would actually be painfully aware of it. Most criminals are stupid, they have little consideration given for consequences and I doubt they concern themselves with the idea that granny is concealing at the Family Dollar.

Dickhead, you have issues reading the title of the thread. I have created an entirely new thread just for you so that you can argue about Gold and silver and Terry frisks and stop shitting up this post. If you have anything to add about the merits of Open carry versus concealed, and the equipment to do so, post it, otherwise fuck off. https://www.talk.lol/viewpost?postid=62c5945408abf

Were you committing a crime? Did the officer articulate that crime or a suspicion of a crime? If so you injected yourself into it by your behavior. If the Zog's suspicion was bogus or fabricated, then sue them, remove their qualified immunity and get a payday. As far as the motor vehicle, did you sign your license to operate said vehicle? If so, why don't you inform yourself on what you agreed to by signing it.

Can you cite any event where "the criminal" shot an open carry weapon first? Any links to a story where this happened?

GOD bless Texas, except for the beaners, queers and Californians. God can bless the steers.

From some site:
Safety is the biggest disadvantage to the shoulder holster. While you draw, you will sweep bystanders to get your gun on the target. Keep in mind, most gun ranges and gun classes will not allow shoulder holsters, because of this safety issue.

carrying the tier one agis elite at the moment. its comfy and i have no complaints. I wouldnt mind open carry if i only worked in rural areas, but i have to dress up for work and not all employers allow arms on site. but its never stopped me.

I use a shoulder holster. In the car I have installed a tactical quick release holster on the ashtray where it is visible from the outside of the vehicle and easily within my reach. In circumstances where concealed is necessary, I do that too, but I am not buying into any stinking "permit"

IWB appendix carry imo. Fastest, most concealed draw, and if you need your gun you want it fast. I use a gun with a manual safety that is easily disengaged with the thumb during draw (M&P shield subcompact). It also has a trigger safety. Just personal preference. I've carried iwb side, back, and appendix. I vastly prefer appendix, but there's a mental barrier there that took me time to overcome. The manual safety gave me much more confidence.

The Only gold and silver refers to states that wish to issue their own currency. They are still enabled to do that if they wish. I imagine if a state did produce silver and gold coins it would quickly undermine paper fiat. Problem is that the price of the metals are not stable. You can make a hundred dollar gold coin that may be worth $95 one week, and $110 the next. Freedom from search and seizure is still intact. courts have respected the right. If a zog violates your rights you can sue to remove its perceived qualified immunity and put a hefty civil suit on it and the department it represents.