[MarkinNH]

Originally Posted by Rattle Isle Windy Side

Oh no!...not a deterrent at all...in fact with that type of mentality you shouldn't carry a gun IMO. I'm not for open carry - even if it was legal in my state (its not) I would not chose to do so. YMMV.

To me, its a tool to save your life in the most dire situations, not an intimidation item or a penis extension. This leads to nothing but trouble. Its only for use when you can't escape, run, or call 911. Its not to substitute a fist fight or you taking a black eye. Its not to settle road rage, not to prove something is YOUR property...etc etc...it's to (again) save your life and allow escape to a safe place. Nothing more.

I know that carrying a gun concealed becomes a real non-event to 99% of us legal gun owners. Nobody I know advertises that they do...no gun hats, no gun stickers on your car, etc etc. Most with a brain really dont want the attention or want to advertise that theres a gun in the car/person etc.

Unfortunately the uneducated public gets a skewed view of gun ownership and personal protection/concealed carry by cases like this thread.

Very Well Said !!