DISCLAIMER: I am Not a Lawyer, do not take this as legal counsel.
Some States Are Open Carry States, Many States are open Carry States. Why do you need to know? Because When You call the cops on these people, you only waste their time, and your Tax Dollars.
In The gold star States you have to understand that there will be people who carry, and the ones carrying openly are usually very law abiding citizens. Do not fret over some one carrying a gun, because when you freak out you only cause the situation to become much worse than it is. If it is an open carry state, then you only succeed in making yourself look like a fool.
This is a controversial issue, but it is still a right in certian states. Just because you are afraid does not mean that they should have to forsake their rights. If you are scared, educate yourself, and understand.
If you feel Threatened by a person open carrying do not talk to them, and do not yell at them. Do not ever go for their gun. Just walk away, or keep walking by them, because the guys opencarrying are the ones you dont have to worry about.
Fear of Guns is unfounded, Fear of Poeple is founded. Only a Person can kill a person.
OPEN CARRY STATES:
http://opencarry.org/opencarry.html
No License Required:
Virginia, Nevada, Idaho, South Dakota, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, Kentucky,and vermont. Alaska.
Liscense Required:
North Dakota, Utah, Minnesota, Iowa, Ohio, Tennessee Maryland, Mississippi Indiana, Massachusetts , New Jersey, Georgia, Rhode Island.
Rural Open Carry
California, Illinois.
Open carry With Restriction
Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio West Virginia, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Alabama Louisiana
No Open Carry
Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Florida, New York, South Carolina, DC