I have never read a more ridiculous statement, well I have, but not lately
“The open carry law not only provides protection to individuals who are armed with illegal weapons, it creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation in the community,” said Lumumba. “We cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the fact that the open carry law has led to an increase in gun violence into our communities.”
https://www.guns.com/news/2020/04/27/mississippi-citing-covid-19-jackson-mayor-bans-open-carry
“The open carry law not only provides protection to individuals who are armed with illegal weapons, it creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation in the community,” said Lumumba. “We cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the fact that the open carry law has led to an increase in gun violence into our communities.”
https://www.guns.com/news/2020/04/27/mississippi-citing-covid-19-jackson-mayor-bans-open-carry