People that "open carry" at large public gatherings are doing so for a handful of reasons including: 1) They are making a political statement--one which may serve to frighten others in attendance.  2) They are compensating for real, perceived or subconscious inadequacies, and/or 3) they are unable to qualify for a concealed weapon permit.  All of these reasons are of concern to me.

I carry (concealed) on occasion but go out of my way to hide the fact from others.  I am admittedly anxious when I see a civilian in a crowd with an open carry for the reasons mentioned above.  I don't get it.