I disagree whole heartedly. There are a ton of folks that open carry in Alabama and that line about being the first target has yet to ever be proven. MOST crooks are cowards and at the first sight of opposition they tuck tail and run. I am sure beyond a doubt that countless crimes have been thwarted because the “bad guy” seen someone else had a gun besides him. You ever wonder why we as LEO’s wear uniforms and open carry? Carrying concealed is like carrying with an open chamber. Should you ever need your weapon you may have the rest of your life to get it into action.
All that being said, I don’t always open carry when not on duty but I choose my times and places. Carry On!