Businesses asking for carry permit credentials

[jgradyc]

I would OC if I worked in a liquor store, pawn shop, or convenience store just to send a message of "don't mess with me." I also OC on my own property. Everywhere else, I CC.  If a bad guy cases the area and sees you, you would be the first person he would take out. If a crazy or drugged out guy sees your gun in a fit of rage, he might try to take it from you. The rare times I've seen OC, the firearms weren't in retention holsters so this would be easy to do by someone standing in line behind you or just by walking up behind you. 

[DaveTN]

I’m not saying that anyone should or shouldn’t open carry; that’s an individual choice and both are legal with an EHCP.

But you have to think through your scenarios. Do people rob places with people, or security guards open carrying? Of course they do, because they make sure by the time that person figures out what is happening; they are either looking down the barrel of a gun, or are shot.

 If you are open carrying and a group of thugs decide they want your gun, chances are by the time you are justified in pulling it; they have control of you.