How many guns have you seen in the last 48 hours?

[geckosfeet]

46. Which border crossing are you near? I used to cross over near Buffalo all the time.

As far as gun sightings, I think for the most part yours is similar to the experience in the US as well. In general people do not walk around with firearms openly displayed. There is the occasional moron (JC Penney AR15 guy, NH open carry guy at Obama campaign stop, Starbucks open carry guys) who take it upon themselves to "educate" others and share their love, but this is more aberrant than typical. This kind of nonsense does scare people. And it angers them - myself included.

Where I live passing a hunter in the woods is more likely. I have seen many hunters walking around with their shotguns and/or rifles while out for a walk. This is somewhat intimidating as I always worry about being "mistaken" for a deer or some other type of game. It was especially worrisome when my dog was still alive.

Concealed carry is not so much an issue, at least not in the state where I live. Massachusetts requires a fairly rigorous process and background checks before you are issued a license. And although there is now law explicitly outlawing open carry you never see it except for law enforcement and hunters and gun clubs/ranges.

Thanks for your input.