[stickman]

I saw this a few months ago on another news broadcast. It has its pros and cons. I'd just as soon continue to carry concealed. Less apt to alarm the general public if your weapon is concealed properly rather than carrying open.

I am quite sure the crime rate has dropped in VA in light of their open carry law. Criminals are less likely to confront someone they KNOW is armed and will fight back than ones who aren't.