Again, I find myself stunned by what I didn't know. According to an article in the L.A. Times a number of gun owners in the U.S., "are part of a fledgling movement to make a firearm as common an accessory as an iPod. Called 'open carry' by its supporters, the movement has attracted grandparents, graduate students and lifelong gun enthusiasts."
28-year-old Kevin Jensen from Utah has always carried his weapon in a holster under his clothing, “then one evening he stumbled across a site that urged gun owners to do something revolutionary: Carry your gun openly for the world to see as you go about your business.â€
It seems that, “In most states there's no law against that,†notes the Times.
“Jensen thought about it and decided to give it a try. A couple of days later, his gun was visible, hanging from a black holster strapped around his hip as he walked into a Costco. His heart raced as he ordered a Polish dog at the counter. No one called the police. No one stopped him.â€
Maybe I am totally naive, but I find this just astounding! Is this for real?
If it is, women can seek inspiration here:
Guns as Ubiquitous Accessories
Open Carry Movement
Trend Themes
1. Open Carry Style - An emerging trend where gun owners are carrying their firearms openly as a fashion statement, creating opportunities for new holster and apparel designs.
2. Mainstream Firearm Fashion - The rise of open carry could lead to greater acceptance of guns as a fashion accessory, paving the way for firearms to become a legitimate fashion item in the near future.
3. Gun Culture Normalization - As open carry becomes more widespread, it could lead to the normalization of gun culture in society, making firearms more socially acceptable and impacting various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Gun Holster - Companies that manufacture gun holsters have an opportunity to design new products specifically tailored to open carry styling.
2. Fashion - The rise of open carry could lead to partnerships between fashion designers and firearm manufacturers, creating opportunities for unique and innovative products.
3. Social Activism - Open carry could become a new form of social activism, with groups advocating for gun rights and normalizing firearms in society.