I prefer open carry as I do beleive it is a deterent to a BG if he is able to see the firearm before he decides to start any sh!t.... I know, I know, some say it makes you a target... first one shot and all that.... Blah Blah Blah.... Whatever...
I have said in past posts that I will continue to open carry even with my permit and that the only reason I got it was for the GFSZ thing and to be able to carry loaded ANYWHERE in a vehicle I want, which will be either holstered on my hip or in my soon to be attached (within easy reach) holster to enable faster draw than holstered on my hip (while sitting in the vehicle).
But, I will admit that today I am carrying totally concealed (just to see how it feels) and it ain't too bad. I am carrying my Glock 27sc Gen. 4 / .40 Cal. in a IWB holster @ about 2 o'clock for easier / faster access. Another reaon I perfer open carry is I also believe that open carry allows for a faster draw that concealed carry. I admit to not having practiced (much) my concealed carry draw and for future concealed carry outings, I will be practicing more.
All in all I will be open carrying 90 - 95% of the time, every day, and concealed carry when the situtation leads itself towards concealed carry. At least by concealed carring every now and then I will have become more familiar with it than never CC'ed at all.
Outdoorsman1