Whenever I see someone carry open, it makes me smile.
Smells like FREEEEEDOM!
I personally carry concealed in such a way that I can draw in a hurry. I snuck up behind a buddy who carries concealed with his gun in the small of his back inside his belt.
I gave him a firm hug from behind (no grinding because that is just rude). I heard him scream a little bit because of the surprise, and then he figured out who it was and just got mad. I told him, "you're welcome", for showing him that he needed to change how he carried.

I have carried most of my adult life, most of it concealed, the reactionary gap plays a big role in winning a gun figtht. As far as a permit never applied for one and never will, if I ever go to court over it I will bring a copy of the second amendment of the constitution with me. Never heard of anyone having a problem concealed carry unless they had a DUI or other problem then they have two problems. Most of my friends never know I carry, lots of methods and no never in a ankle holster always the waist or shoulder. Will bet my life if I ever need it will be just as quick as open carry. Perfect practice makes perfect and the reactionary gap is a rule to live by in a gun fight.

Lucky for you, WY is constitutional carry.

Still need a permit for concealed but like I say I stand on the principle that I have the 2nd it does not say how it is to be carried but says I can bear arms and its not to be infringed.

We have constitutional carry here but I still get a permit as that is honored in many States but SD constitutional carry is not honored in other States.

Actually I would hope to demonstrate by my behavior and hospitality that gun owners are not to be feared.
BTW I do not actually open carry or even carry at all as I really don't see the need in my daily life as my first rule of gunfighting is don't go to places where gun fights are likely to happen.
However, dealing with critters daily I always have a pig sticker and various other "scary" items on or about my person.

Fascinating and thought provoking thread

LOL... Ok... Got it

My thought has always been unless most in the area is open carry, Id rather blend in. Some baddie scoping out the place before going off, spots you with a weapon before you spot him, hope he isn't afraid of firing his weapon. It's why I never liked the idea of uniformed security guards.

I like it

No, Especially when the numb nuts gun is exposed and easy for anyone to take... even if it’s pink, like yours. Lol

Jeff: You maybe right, but sure seeing a lot of non gun owners not liking people that have guns and carry them.

So what you are saying is that because you don't like it, no one should have the right?

Now you know your issue, you should address it. Your anxiety I'm talking about.

Some of these folks condemning open carry will change positions quickly if someone were to condemn gays for being openly gay. The list could go on and on.

I don't understand how a person can be pro second amendment but be against open carry . I see it as being slowly brainwashed by the media .

Having worked uniformed security in some rough housing projects being visible is a double edged sword. If serious trouble is coming the uniform is a target however a uniform active and proactive is a solid deterrant to the more casual trouble. I've been on both sides of that.
That said, the sites I worked calmed down and stayed calm once it was clearly known that security was not playing.

So whether you choose open or concealed if you're not serious about it and adopting a sheepdog attitude you're just another target. Just because one has a weapon doesn't mean one is actually armed.

Maybe a participation trophy would be in order?..

It's akin to some trappers I know opposing snares.