Could the woman pictured be shot in the back and have her gun taken? Phoenix, AZ —There is a significant contingent of gun rights advocates that are enamored with the idea of openly carrying handguns in public places. Yes, I believe it’s a right but is it safe or advisable? Let me begin by making it clear that such activity is constitutionally protected. I have no desire for legislation prohibiting any form of bearing arms by the law abiding. It’s a choice pure and simple. The truth is that open carry is a horrible idea. I’ve seen the fallout of open carry over and over for decades. The ignorant advocate that seeing an armed civilian is somehow a deterrent to violence. Nothing could be further from he truth. Let’s begin with reality and some cold hard facts. Until the 1980s when ballistic vests became the normal attire of cops more than half the officers killed where shot with their own guns. Better holsters and train...