Gun Control & RKBA

I haven't seen any empirical that shows that it has a negative affect, so I question the need for the restriction. IOW, I kind of equate restrictions with the WoD.
Then again, it is important to at least learn the local use of force laws and decent training.

Since you mention open carry, Wyoming has always had liberal open carry. In fact, it has to be in plain view in a car without permit or residence, unless unloaded in the trunk. Yet, it has never been customary. The only nonLE open carry I have seen was a guy on who rode motorcycle to the range. At the time, it was the only legal means of transport for him. I don't see a valid reason to change the status quo. That's the civil libertarian in me. That said, I don't open carry my phone let alone a pistol.

It also depends on the specific situation. I can't remember if it was Open Carry Texas or some county affiliate that had ARs etc slung in a ready position like they were on patrol in Iraq. Either way, they were stupid and did more harm than good.