I think it's a shame he put such a personal momento at risk. It could end up in the evidence locker for quite a while and be in a deteriorated condition when, or even if, he got it back. I choose to carry something I would not mind ever seeing again. I know, carrying his faithful companion that saw him through tough times may be a comfort, but possibly losing irreplaceable memories is another.I've only noticed one person open carrying. I was at the Cracker Barrel in Manassas several years ago. An old timer came in and sat at the next table over with a 1911 in a GI holster. I complimented him on it and he explained he carried it in WWII. Didn't see another person at the packed restaurant even notice it.