I can definitely see this if there are several OCers that a BG might have to contend with like in a private gun store where all the employees are OCing, but if you're the perp and a see a lone OCer, aren't you going to focus all of your attention on him/her first?? That's certainly what I'd do.
To me it kind of works in the same way I'd approach a defensive situation: If I'm facing multiple guns then it's highly unlikely I'd draw, but if I'm only facing one then I'd feel more confortable drawing. Ditto for the BGs......multiple OCers and they probably keep walking.....a lone OCer and the BG gets in a position of advantage before drawing.
To each his own but I'd rather CC and have an element of surprise on my side.
I'm not sure I understand you. You are saying that if you were a crook and you saw a person carrying a gun, your going to attack that person? Doesn't make sense to me.
Most criminals operate on a risk/reward basis. The reward being greater than the risk involved to obtain said reward. Most crooks aren't looking to get into a life and death fight over a wallet or gun.
That said, I would rather be walking down the street OC and have a criminal size me up, see my firearm, and decide the risk is to great. If I am carrying CC I look like any other target.
I've looked all over for documented cases of an OC'er being accosted for OC by someone other than LE and can't find any. I'm sure it's happened but but the evidence isn't' there to make a justified argument against OC.
As far as being in a place that is targeted for armed robbery:
It's a statistical fact that banks with armed guards are targeted the least by robbers. Mmmm. Maybe because the risk/reward equation doesn't balance?
When was the last time you heard of crooks running into a convenience store to commit a robbery while there were police inside? Most crooks don't want an armed confrontation. They want an easy payday. If they see someone armed or multiple someones armed on or in the premises they are most likely going to move on.
But what if they don't case the place and just rush in?
It's my theory that unless your standing gun side to the door, with your arm not blocking your pistol, your not going to be noticed right away. You will probably just get pushed to the ground as they run right by you to get to their prize. Chances are you are in an isle or in a position to take cover and decide whether to engage or not. If you are forced, or decide, to engage would you rather have instant access to your weapon or would you rather have to go through layers of clothing first?
I OC because:
1. It is more comfortable.
2. While OC I can draw, aim , hit in under a second. I can do this while moving and one handed. Try that with CC.
3. I have nothing to hide. I am a gun owner and PROUD!
4. It's a way to educate. I have had some great conversations with people about carry rights with people who were curious about my OC.
5. I believe it's a deterrent to the majority of criminals. (Police not included.)
