Open carry is legal in Colorado. I never carry open unless its around the house and yard. Once while in a restraunt I took off my jacket and went to the restroom without noticing I was carrying open. I got quite a few looks beforeI realized whatI was doing. It made me laugh, but it made my wife concerned. I like the other guys way of thinkin', I wouldn't want to tip my hand to the bad guys. I want to see the surprise on their face when they find out I'm packin'!!!