Re: Open carry and what you should know before you do it
May I also add that situational awareness is a MUST with any carry. But *I* feel especially so in the case of Open Carry.
People can plainly see that you are carrying a firearm. And in most cases it is a deterrent in and of itself, however it can also be a downside in that a Bad Guy who is intent on robbing/mugging/or hurting you in whatever way is aware of the fact.
The fact that if you are attacked or accosted they know WHERE your firearm is, and the fact that if they are willing to attempt something with the knowledge you are armed means they may be as well and will not hesitate to incapacitate you more quickly than a BG who may have been unaware you are armed. (Due to the surprise often associated with pulling a weapon from a concealed location)
So as other members have stated before.
1. A good retention holster.
2. Drawing, target acquisition, and shooting from the draw, reholstering, are all things that should be practiced regularly to keep those skills sharp.
3. Be aware of your surroundings and those around you at all times.
4. And guard that gun on your hip with your life, have scenarios you train for, eg. attempted disarmament by BG's. ect. The last thing you want is to be shot with your own firearm.
That's all I have to add, my two cents.
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