Why I Open Carry
I open carry for atleast 4-6 reasons
1) NC is a traditional open carry state and thus, reinforced by the state constitution, US Constitution and Article 3 of Human Rights.
Article 3.
Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.
http://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/index.html
Sec. 30. Militia and the right to bear arms.
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed; and, as standing armies in time of peace are dangerous to liberty, they shall not be maintained, and the military shall be kept under strict subordination to, and governed by, the civil power. Nothing herein shall justify the practice of carrying concealed weapons, or prevent the General Assembly from enacting penal statutes against that practice.
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Legislation/constitution/ncconstitution.html
2) Open Carry is free in 30-31 states. Unlicensed. Giving myself and others the chance to spend 70-150 dollars that would otherwise be spent for concealed carry, on something else; such as food.
3) It is an effective deterrent against assaults, attacks and crimes. Very few scum or criminals will plan an attack or assault on an armed individual. This is especially true for females.
4) Open Carry means you have nothing to hide. While it does require a bolder attitude than concealed carry and higher level of situational awareness, unless you live in a sensitized area or city, very few people will care. I have open carried since May of this year and never had any real issue. Police even praise and thank me for open carrying and have said my safety is my responsibility.
5) Open Carry grants more comfort in Spring and Summer and access to your arm is quicker.