OC is a difficult concept for the public in general to grasp. While most members of MOC, OCDO, and most people who Open Carry do so responsibly and politely, there are those, in any group or class of people who give all the others a bad rap. It is unfortunate when this happens that it is done with something so serious as a firearm, but it does happen. I live in the way north of the way Upper Peninsula and it even happens here, every week.
I carry to protect my family, self, and community. I open carry in an effort to show those around me that they have nothing to fear from responsible gun owners. I take both of those responsibilities serious and hope my attitude, speech, and interactions with all those around me reflect my goals. That open carrier it appears was giving all LEO's a bad rap based on the actions of a few over zealous LEO's, very much like some in the public will give all OCer's a bad rap based on his actions.
-north.