I was walking my dog the other evening when one of those guys that goes door to door asking if you've heard of such-and-such educational program (typically a begging scam) approached me. My dog reacted somewhat defensively (growled and the hair on her back stood up). I called her to attention in German, and the guy looked at me.
Seeing my Model 37 in its crossdraw holster, he said, "I guess I caught you at a bad time."
I responded, "There aren't any good times," and he went on his way with some alacrity.
Don't give up the open carry fight.
ECS
Oklahoma