quote:Originally posted by lawguy07:
I just wish people wouldn't get freaked out by open or semi-concealed carry. I don't carry sometimes even when I'd like to because whatever I'm wearing doesn't permit comfortable concealed carry. As a cop, no one cares if they can see your weapon or not. But as a private citizen I'd probably find myself kissing pavement or looking at the business end of multiple weapons if someone saw me carrying. Personally I don't care if my weapon is visible. It might make some knuckleheads think twice about getting froggy. But it's just not worth the hassle.
You would be surprised at how easly concealed carry is with the right platform. A good leather gun belt and a good custom leather holster works wonders. I can conceal my full size duty weapon (1911) in shorts, a t-shirt, and flip flops thanks to the beltman.com and 5 shot leather. But you are right. Open carry is allowed in Alabama it is just so taboo.