The idea of open versus concealed is pretty interesting. I personally conceal always when I'm in public. And my conceal is a Colt Combat Elite in 45 ACP. Interestingly, around here when I very rarely see someone open carrying, I always find it odd. I carry to protect myself and my loved ones as I'm sure everyone does, open or concealed. I just tend to think you become more of a target immediately if someone knows your carrying. I like the idea of nobody knowing I am, so they don't see it coming so-to-speak if I need it. Then again the idea of prevention is also intriguing, someone might be less apt to try harming someone who open carries because they know full well the results of that approach. Very interesting though.