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About all I can say about the carry of a long gun (for self protection) in a city, is watch what is behind your target. That little .223 will go through just about any person, and if you miss, it can gothrough a house, car, boat, school bus, etc. Any gun with that much power, is going to do a lot of damage. In a city, I just do not see any use for it for protection (much like my AKs). Bad for home protection (it goes through any wall in your home). If you were to miss, it will most likely go outside (my home is brick, but I bet a few 7.62x39s will make a big hole in it).
Open carry what you must, the choice is still up to you. I do think this kind of stuff is what might spark a (new) large ANTI-GUN movement.I just ask you to think about it, as I would be very mad if the public out cry were to cause our law makers to break down our current open carry rights. I would be even more mad, if I found out that it was you that caused it.
At this time we all understand that our gun carry laws are a mess. Transport, school zones, Madison, all are screwed up. Do you really think an AR on your back will help the public perception at this time (my preception on does not matter, as I am pro 2A)? What you do, can, and might effect us all. If you start to carryan ARinto stores, you will have all guns banned from most stores (at this time Corp. Roundys lets us carry, you will get that taken away, and I will not be able to carry in them anymore). It is still your choice, but one I will not stand behind you on.
Carry on, but please try not to screw us all...