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LiberalGunNut™ here! I'm more than a little tired of liberals calling us "afraid". I have a Colt .45 on my desk at all times and a RIA .45 on my headboard. Not the slightest bit scared, or even mildly worried. But I've had some crazy shit come in my front door, more than once. Ever suffered a home invasion? How about by a bear? (Yes, both really happened, and more.) I also carry in the woods and on the water. Given that I'm legal, why not?
I avoid places where I might be scared, especially when armed. Who risks 20-to-life in a concrete and steel box if your case goes pear shaped?!
No one says, "Look at that fool with his kitchen fire extinguisher! LOL, bet he even checks it every 6-months and logs it. What a wuss!" (I have 2 other extinguishers as well, at camp and in my truck.)
This guy? Hell I know. Bet this, he's one of those who has no understanding of self-defense law. Justified shooting is a far narrower line than most think, regardless of one's attitude towards guns.
In any case, open carry people are plain stupid. The photographer already has the drop on him. All I see are 3 free guns.
Honestly, Your last two sentences are what I noticed.
Someone could easily sneak behind, or use another forward distraction to grab that butt gun while that guy's hands are both occupied carrying other things.
He doesn't look prepared at all to actually protect anything. Given his size, he should put all the guns, his cookie (or whatever he bought), and his keys in a bag so he has at least one hand free to defend himself. He could do more damage hulk smashing than trying to hit something with a tiny projectile.
The fact you need a gun with you at all times says enough about how scared you are.
If you need a gun to feel safe, you live in a shithole country.
I hate to point this out, but I live in a shithole country