In Tennesee, we can open carry by law but I choose not to. I do choose to have my weapon hidden from all so that I may protect myself, my family and other unprotected individuals from serious bodily harm.
For example, if I were to be in a place of business that was about to be robbed, I would not want the bad guy to see my open carry first as he entered his intended target. The robber would probally approach me from behind, shoot me in the head, take my weapon and then he would have two guns to proceed with his mission.
If I were a deer hunter, I would not run through the woods at daybreak with a cow bell tied around my neck. I want to surprise those critters.
JMHO .
For example, if I were to be in a place of business that was about to be robbed, I would not want the bad guy to see my open carry first as he entered his intended target. The robber would probally approach me from behind, shoot me in the head, take my weapon and then he would have two guns to proceed with his mission.
If I were a deer hunter, I would not run through the woods at daybreak with a cow bell tied around my neck. I want to surprise those critters.
JMHO .